Experienced Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for medical billing and coding? Join our dynamic team as a Remote Billing and Coding Specialist, where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of coding and documentation. Working closely with our Revenue Cycle Director, you’ll use your expertise to support our billing operations, helping to ensure that claims are processed smoothly and in compliance with regulations.

This role is ideal for someone experienced in both diagnostic and procedural coding, with a preference for surgical coding experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the billing team in various tasks, including coding, charge entry, and claims submissions.
• Review billing and claims for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to insurance entities.
• Stay updated on current coding regulations and compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with all health information regulations, including HIPAA.
• Collaborate with team members, clients, and patients to foster strong working relationships.
• Abstract information from medical records and assign the appropriate codes.
• Prepare and submit claims electronically or via hard copy, as required.
• Post charges, payments, and adjustments, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Investigate rejected and denied claims, applying the appropriate coding rules and medical terminology.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to ensure complete and accurate information for optimal reimbursement.
• Conduct audits and generate reports for the supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
• 2+ years of medical billing (preferred)
• 2+ years of coding experience with a current Coding Certification (CPC) (required)
• Strong knowledge of the revenue cycle, including charge capture, health information management, billing, collections, denials, and bad debt.
• Proficiency in CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes, CMS 1500 claim forms, HIPAA, and billing/insurance regulations.
• Ability to navigate medical billing software, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and Windows.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to handle frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and math skills.
  

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Generous paid time off to recharge and refresh.
• Retirement plan options to help you plan for your future.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team that values collaboration.
• Career growth opportunities to help you develop and advance in your role.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time