Medical Biller/Coder
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Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the medical biller / coder specialist is to calculate and collect payments for medical procedures and services. They are responsible for submitting medical claims timely to insurance companies and payers. Their work includes updating patient data, developing payment plans and preparing invoices. They are required to make sure patients are billed quickly and accurately.
Department
Business Office
Reports to
Business Office Supervisor
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- charge coding and posting
- Posting insurance payments
- Working A/R for both patient/ insurance
- Processing insurance refunds
- Answering Billing Office phone calls
- Deposit and updating transactions one afternoon each week that will include send and receive electronic claims
Job Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency and excellent typing skills
- High attention to detail and multi-taking abilities
- Strong team player; ability to teach/coach others
- Positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
- Reliable; flexible
- Problem solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma
- Medical billing certification preferred (CPC Preferred)
- Knowledge of business and accounting process usually obtained form an associate degree, with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Health Care Administration preferred
- A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medical setting
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and system
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 Coding
This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of the position. Employee ma be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
The position offers an attractive salary, and an excellent benefit package, including after 1 year employee contribution to our 401K and profit sharing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location