The Medical Coder/Biller is responsible for inputting of appropriate code of various medical services so that healthcare practitioners and providers can receive payment for services rendered.
Some job duties include:
Receives hospital information to properly bill provider services for hospital patients.
Supplies correct ICD-9-CM /ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes on all diagnoses provided.
Assigns appropriate ICD-9, COPT, HCPCS and modifiers to accurately report and support the need for each physician service.
Audits medical records to ensure proper coding completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
Supplies correct HCPCS code on all procedures and services performed.
Reviews, abstracts, and codes clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures and therapies into computer system for billing and data collection within the established time frame.
Supplies correct CPT code on all procedures and services performed.
Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies.
Identifies physician services provided, but not adequately documented in the medical record. Advises supervisor and clinicians of deficiencies to support charge capture of all billing services.
Queries physicians when code assignments are not straight forward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
Codes and abstracts patient care records to provide information for insurance/billing and to establish accurate working policies.
Provides on-going education and training to physicians, and departments in relation to coding, billing and documentation.
Maintains insurance, authorization and incident to knowledge for physician visit and procedures.
Works with the billing department to reduce contract implementation errors and to resolve any outstanding findings related to coding guidelines from American Medical Association, CPT, and the HCPCS.
Contacts providers to train and update them with correct coding information.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS and modifier coding.
Ability to administer, maintain, and apply appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
AAPC Coder preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to customers, coworkers and management.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and job instructions with basic problem solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Medical Coding Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wichita, KS 67226 (Required)
Work Location: In person
