Job Description
Must Haves:
Minimum of 2 years in medical coding
Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures
Highly proficient at Excel
Associate’s degree in medical coding or CPC Certification
Plusses:
Fertility billing background preferred
Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred
Day to day:
A client of Insight Global is seeking a full-time, competent and knowledgeable Medical Coder/Biller. The new hire will possess a strong knowledge base of revenue cycle management, insurance and cash based revenue and first-class customer service skills.
Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes.
Make judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance and function to a high level of accuracy
Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
Advising and training physician and staff on medical coding
Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding
Ensure that all codes are current and active
Performing chart audits
Ensuring compliance with medical coding and policies
Responsible for working directly with other team members on appeals and denials from insurance payors
Will work directly with department manager, physicians, and other billing staff
Preparing reports as requested by management team
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