Coder - Per Diem
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Westborough, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Essential Duties
- Utilize specialized medical classification software to assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing
- Review claims data to ensure that assigned codes meet required legal and insurance rules and that required signatures and authorizations are in place prior to submission
- Conduct medical records research and correspond with insurance companies and healthcare professionals to resolve issues resulting from denied claims
- Adhere to coding policies and procedures consistent with the industry standard guidelines for CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10
Requirements
- Education and/or Licensure: High School degree required. Associate's Degree or Certificate in Medical Coding/CPC required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology; basic and advanced ICD-9-CM coding; anatomy and physiology; computer data entry; and medical law, privacy and ethics.
- Knowledge of CMS rules and regulations and current coding resources
- Knowledge of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and healthcare reimbursement methods.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 year coding experience required, preferably with psychiatric services
- Understanding of Medical Terminology required
- A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a Medical office
- At least 1 year experience working in a Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
- The ability to work without supervision
Benefits
- 401K
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- HSA/FSA
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program