Medical Coder

Responsibilities

• Coding for our Urgent Care Centers using our internal software
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding and compliance
• Experience using an encoder
• Setting up insurance plans within our software
• Working with the Revenue Cycle Management to identify & resolve issues related to coding and the process flow
• Interfacing with clinic staff on billing & coding issues
• Complying with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices
• Conducting audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise
• Assigning and sequencing all codes for services rendered
• Collaborating with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied in a timely manner
• Contacting physicians and other health care professionals with questions about treatments or diagnostic tests given to patients regarding coding procedures
• Adhering to productivity standards

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in medical billing
• Epic experience required
• Urgent Care and Occupational Health Billing experience is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Active CPC, RHIT, CCS or COC Certification
• Knowledge of insurance payers, insurance verification, the AR/revenue billing lifecycle and appealing denied claims
• Expertise in MS word suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in using one or more Practice Management Systems/Billing Software
• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure in a high volume, fast paced, unstructured start-up environment
• Ability to work within a team environment and maintain a positive attitude
• Excellent documentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely organized with a strong attention to detail
• Motivated, dependable and flexible with the ability to handle periods of stress and pressure

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent