Medical Coding Representative I

Responsibilities

• Applies CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes by translating dictated pathology reports, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responds to accounts receivable department when coding discrepancies need reviewed due to payor denials.
• Effectively communicates with superiors, peers, billing reps, and others, as appropriate, on regular basis, assuring proper flow of information.
• Understands and follows all department and company SOP’s.
• Performs special projects as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Required Work Experience: 2+ years experience in medical coding preferred, 2+ years of related work in pathology/laboratory billing preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and on a team, excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, strong time management skills, strong aptitude for learning new software, tools, and digital workflows to maintain operational efficiency.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required), AAPC CPC Certification is required.

About the Role

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities