Coding Technician (Medical Billing)

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better.

We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs : trust, honesty and mutual respect;

ensuring our voice is heard. Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote and environment of teamwork throughout the organization.

If these attributes align with the job culture you are seeking - then OrthoCarolina might be the right fit for you!

We are currently searching for a Coding Technician (Medical Billing) to join ourCoding Team at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte.

The CodingTech is responsible foraccurate coding of 500+ general orthopedic surgery cases for assigned physicians. This position provides written and / or oral feedback to physicians and staff on coding changes or identified trends that affect their practice.

The Coding Tech works with the business office department to appeal coding related denials and determines codes necessary for precertification of surgery.

Other duties may include :

• Maintains a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 CM coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing and documentation guidelines to assure accurate CPT-4 and ICD-9CM code assignment of surgical charges.
• Coordinates with pre-certification office in providing CPT and ICD-9 codes prior to surgery date when needed.
• Coordinates the proper coding of co-surgeries with other surgery groups in the community to ensure proper reimbursement and coding regulations are adhered to.
• Assists clinic staff to ensure appropriate codes are used for insurance pre-certification
• Remains up-to-date on billing protocols, pricing methodologies, proper utilization of global edits and the CCI. Remains current with federal legislative changes that effect coding and reimbursement.

Reviews, modifies and recommends changes to policies and procedures to improve coding and reimbursement efficiencies.

Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with physicians and staff.

A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education.

Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• Voluntary Critical Illness / Accident / Hospital Indemnity
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) / ROTH Retirement Plan
• Employer 401(k) Safe Harbor
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan / Identity Theft

OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North and South Carolina and the Southeast since 1922.

OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy.

Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

We commit to improving the lives of all we serve, by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service.

Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits throughout western North Carolina each year.

OrthoCarolina. You. Improved .

Education / Experience :

• High school diploma, required.
• American Academy of Professional Coders Certification CPC required.
• Two years’ experience in a surgical office, hospital or other health-related enterprise as medical coder preferred.
• Insurance background or knowledge also preferred

Employee Type

Regular

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Certification with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders Certification

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