Job Description
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling. Mission Statement : To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual. Overview: We are looking for qualified and experienced Charge Coder Specialists to work in our fast-paced Central Business Office located in Gilbert. Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Identify and post applicable charges to the appropriate patient's account. * Balance individual batches. * Capture and enter all inpatient and outpatient procedures, supplies, drugs, radiation, radiology, diagnosis and conditions in the practice management system. Able to identify the corresponding documents with charges posted. * Initiate and process charge and diagnosis corrections. * Able to perform insurance verification. * Obtain hospital face sheets from local hospitals for accurate billing of inpatient charges * Work hospice information lists; indicating in our billing system and communicating to necessary staff. * Maintain appropriate documents, reports and files in order to comply with all applicable laws and policies. * Identify charge and coding discrepancies and confer with internal or external parties to resolve. Knowledge and Skills: * Knowledge of medical terminology. * Knowledge of chemotherapy related drugs, supplies utilized and SNF, LTC and Hospice in relation to insurance benefits. * Knowledge of governmental, legal and regulatory provisions related to collection activities. * Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding. * Knowledge of basic mathematics. * Able to be in a seated position, talk on the phone, repetitive keyboard usage and clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Education and Experience: * Minimum of 3 years in the healthcare reimbursement field. * Coding education a plus. * High school diploma or equivalent required. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E. Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"