Medical Coder/ Biller
Quincy, MA 02169 US
Job Description
Hiring Now! Looking for a CPC- Certified Professional Coder, in Quincy, MA.
The Medical Coder provides coding and auditing services directly to providers. This includes the analysis and translation of documentation to ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Core Responsibilities:
- Organizes and reviews all daily encounter for completeness and accuracy. Tracks any missing encounter forms. Follows-up with site-specific staff on missing data or encounters identified;
- Maintains knowledge of fee for service insurance payers, State, Federal and Manet discount programs to assure accurate billing procedures;
- Consistently updates patient and insurance information to maximize accurate billing activities;
- Participates in meetings and reviews of work progress with supervisor and department colleagues;
- Interacts with departments to correct information as needed;
- Demonstrates respect and confidentiality when processing information related to patient accounts and insurance information; and,
- Edits claims for accuracy before submission to payer.
Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent experience;
- 1+ years of professional coding experience;
- Customer service
- Basic computer and office suite skills;
- Basic knowledge of coding guidelines; and,
- Demonstrated ability to use resources to increase knowledge and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous facility based coding experience;
- Coding certification to include the following: CPC, CCS, RHIA, and RHIT;
- Previous managed care experience;
- HCC/Risk coding experience; and,
- Experience with HEDIS
Critical Demands of the Job:
- Manage multiple requests and prioritize appropriately;
- Ability to function in a fast paced setting with a variety of patients and staff;
- Attention to detail and prompt follow up;
- Includes walking and standing for long periods of time, sitting for short periods of time, hand dexterity, clear hearing and speaking ability. Must be able to lift a maximum of 1/3 of their body weight;
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; and,
- Must be responsive to multiple deadlines.
Apply Now! Call Brittany 617-471-7200 extension 236