Medical Coder

Full-time, goal-oriented, revenue-driven, highly accurate and motivated medical coder/biller. Punctuality and attendance are imperative for this position. Primary duties include but are not limited to: Review documentation to accurately assign diagnoses and CPT codes, Review denials for coding errors and file appeals, and follow up on unpaid claims utilizing monthly aging reports. Other duties may include assisting the rest of the billing department in insurance verification, posting insurance/patient payments and balance deposits, call patients regarding delinquent accounts. This is an in-house position M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 PM some flex in daily hours, competitive wages, and benefit package offered.
Required Skills:

• Computer experience is essential, including, but not limited to: practice management software, word processing and spreadsheet applications. · Coding certificate in CPT and ICD-10 coding; familiarity with medical terminology. · Excellent customer service skills. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to manage relationships with various Insurance payers. · Experience in filing claim appeals with insurance companies to ensure maximum entitled reimbursement. · Responsible use of confidential information. · Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures. · Ability to multi-task and work courteously and respectfully with fellow employees and patients.
• DETAILED WORK ACTIVITIES · Ensure all claims are submitted with a goal of zero errors. · Verifies completeness and accuracy of all claims prior to submission. · Accurately Post all insurance payments by line item. · Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions. · Meet deadlines. · Reading and interpreting insurance explanation of benefits. · Utilize monthly aging accounts receivable reports to follow up on unpaid claims aged over 30 days. · Make necessary arrangements for medical records requests, completion of additional information requests, etc. as requested by insurance companies. · Respond to inquiries from insurance companies, patients and providers. · Regularly attend monthly staff meetings and continuing educational sessions as requested. · Perform additional duties as requested by Management team.