Certified Medical Coder

DESERT WILLOW MEDICAL BILLING & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LLC

Certified Medical Coder

Tucson, AZ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

    • Review provider medical coding of services rendered for medical claim submission

    • Review and respond to medical coding inquiries submitted by providers and staff

    • Work directly with providers to resolve specific medical coding issues

    • Analyze data for errors and report data problems

    • Partner with billing staff to correct and resubmit claims based on review of the records, provider input, and payor input

    • Work with clinical and non-clinical groups to identify undesirable coding trends

    • Ensure claims are medically coded consistently by following CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS rules and guidelines; escalate issues that may impact this immediately to the Compliance Committee

    • Abide by HIPAA and Coding Compliance standards

    • Collect data from various sources, maintain electronic records and logs, file paperwork, and operate office equipment

    • Accomplish other tasks as assigned

    Qualifications:

    • 2+ years coding

    • 2+ years medical billing experience (preferred but not required)

    • Experience with insurance and revenue cycle management processes

    • Ability to read and understand insurance EOB’s

    • Proficient in reviewing edits between CPT, ICD10, and HCPCS codes

    • Experience in reviewing insurance review denials and payer policies

    • Professional coder certification through a recognized organization such as AAPC (preferred) or AHIMA

    • Leadership qualities with the ability to effectively educate providers remotely

    • Acute attention to detail with a strong, self-sufficient work ethic

    • Excellent organization and use of time management skills

    • Ability to prioritize workload and have a strong sense of urgency when time sensitive situations arise

    • Proficient with computers and navigating within multiple applications

    • Proficient in MS Office (specifically Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word)

    • Strong verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills; must be able to listen and communicate effectively with leadership, providers, and co-workers

    • Goal-oriented and a consistent performer

    • Must be self-motivated, punctual, dependable, and able to work independently

    • Must be trustworthy, honest and have a positive and professional attitude

    Experience with wound care (preferred but not required)

    Experience with insurance and revenue cycle management processes

    Benefits:

    • Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 hourly

    • This position is classified as: Hourly, Non-Exempt; Part-time employment (20-25 hours)