Billing and Coding (surgical)

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medical Biller and Coder (Surgical).

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Medical Coder Responsibilities :

• Extracts relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information
• Examines documents for missing information; corrects information as needed
• Assigns CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM codes
• Performs patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed
• Answers questions, advises, and trains providers and staff on medical coding
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set
• Maintains current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures
• Works towards compliance in all aspects of coding, participates in compliance activities as requested, and conducts / participates in provider coding reviews and education, as requested

Medical Billing Responsibilities :

Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information

Key / collect, post and manage patient account payments

Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued and correct claims.

Completes Claims Center daily tasks including charge review and claims inspector; creates and maintains custom claim edits and works the client action worklist

Reviews and provides RCM weekly and monthly reports including productivity and financial reports as directed and completes action steps as necessary

Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information

Maintains patient and business confidentiality

Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors

Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed

Regular attendance required

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

EDUCATION :

Education : High School diploma or GED required

Experience with electronic scheduling system and electronic medical records (EMR) - required.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - preferred

EXPERIENCE : Experience : Minimum of 1+ year experience as a medical biller / coder, surgical, orthopedics.

ABILITIES : Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and managements skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.

Job Type : Full-time - Monday through Friday. Dependable transportation required. Travel between locations may be required.

Great benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty :

Medical-Surgical

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Work Location : Multiple Locations

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