Billing Coder/Abstractor

NECS is currently seeking a full-time Remote Monday- Friday Billing Coder/Abstractor to join our professional billing team. The Coder / Abstractor accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to patient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT systems, for the purpose of reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis(es) and procedure(s). Analyze and review records for completeness; and coordinates the follow-up on deficient/delinquent new patient records. Abstract data for accuracy of coding and diagnosis, input ICD-10 codes from documentation into the EMR (Onco), and work closely with Billing Office and New Patient Teams to ensure correct diagnosis coding in the EMR

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from 4 different locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference. We are proud to be an adult oncology member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies and corrects data errors in process of chart review for accuracy and completeness of information.
• Responsible for input of coded information utilizing various programs within the computer system efficiently and timely. Enters correct ICD-10/CPT codes on all diagnoses and procedures into EMR.
• Acts as liaison between the Billing Department and medical staff, clinical staff for coding and documentation issues.
• Abstracts records to ensure proper submission of services prior to billing on predetermined selected patients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand basic billing and coding concepts. Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to demonstrate full knowledge of insurance payers.
• Must have ICD-10 and CPT/ICD-10 Coding.
• Ability to learn new computer applications quickly and independently and become a skilled user of the company's proprietary database. Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of practice management software, including: EMR(s).

Requirements, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Coder preferred
• At least two (2) years of coding experience; with CPT/ICD-10 & HCPCS coding for physician professional charges preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and principles required.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by AAPC and AHIMA
• Ability to understand basic billing and coding concepts. Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to demonstrate full knowledge of insurance payers.
• Must have ICD-10 and CPT/ICD-10 Coding.
• Ability to learn new computer applications quickly and independently and become a skilled user of the company's proprietary database. Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of practice management software, including: EMR(s).

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance. Other benefits include a company-sponsored retirement program, generous Paid Time Off in addition to 10 Company-paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and other voluntary benefits.