Job Duties:
- Review physician documentation such as: office visits, hospital visits, procedures in an ASC and hospital settings and assign the appropriate codes (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)
- Stay current on individual payer policies and regulations
- Stay current on CPT and ICD-10 yearly coding changes
- Enter charges into the billing system
- Enter new and established patient demographics into the computer system
- Enter and verify patient’s insurance
- Work with billing team on denials such as reviewing coding and records to be sent for appeals
- Take incoming billing questions and maintain a respectful, professional demeanor on all calls with patients
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with large volumes
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- GI experience preferred
- Knowledge of coding and third party payers
- Knowledge of electronic submittals and remittance
- Knowledge and compliance with HIPPA
- Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians regarding coding and billing issues
- Ability to communicate in a friendly, compassionate and courteous manner with patients and families
- Ability to work with others. Must have the knowledge to count and do basic arithmetic calculations
- Must have the ability to read and write English at high school level
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally
- Familiar with computer and telephone operations
- Detail oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person