PB Coder-27967

Responsibilities

• Cookout outpatient physician charge capture.
• Abstract and interpret medical record data to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes per CMS guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing.
• Review physician documentation of evaluation and management coding within a patient's medical record for accuracy and compliance in billing codes.
• Collect and report missing, incorrect or incomplete charge slips to supervisor and practice administrator and maintain follow-up binder system to facilitate complete charge capture.
• Correct any claim errors relating to coding on charges entered into the work queues.
• Responsible for working and resolving coding denials.
• Provide education to providers and staff regarding proper workflows and correct coding and documentation practices per state and federal regulations.
• Attend appropriate training sessions and continuing education on current coding practices to stay up to date on physician billing practices.

Requirements

• Three years’ experience in medical billing setting with active, practical experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Experience with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid regulations and 3rd party reimbursement.
• Coding Certification through AAPC (CPC, COC, CRC), or AHIMA (CCS-P, CCS).
• Ability to act independently, as necessary in coding, analyzing, reconciling, and updating billing activity.
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Conscientious work habits, initiative, and dependability.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.

Skills

• ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid regulations and 3rd party reimbursement.
• Coding Certification through AAPC (CPC, COC, CRC), or AHIMA (CCS-P, CCS).
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounts on products and services.

Pay

• $27.47 - $43.27 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift 1: 8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM.