Job Title:
Experienced Podiatry and Pathology Medical Biller and Coder
Job Type:
Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract/Freelance
Work Location:
Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site Considered
Compensation:
Pay based on experience, education, and qualifications.
Job Description
Multi-site, multi-provider podiatry practice seeking an experienced Podiatry and Pathology Medical Biller and Coder to join our Business Office team. This position supports the revenue cycle operations of an established podiatry practice and in-house pathology laboratory.
Candidates must have direct experience with Athenahealth, podiatry billing and coding, insurance accounts receivable follow-up, denial management, appeals, and insurance reimbursement. Experience billing and collecting for podiatric surgery, wound care, durable medical equipment (DME), custom orthotics, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), and PCR nail and wound pathology laboratory services is required.
This position works closely with providers, clinical staff, laboratory personnel, and Business Office team members to support accurate billing, coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle performance.
We are open to full-time, part-time, contract/freelance, remote, hybrid, and on-site candidates based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Review, submit, and monitor insurance claims
- Perform insurance follow-up and assist with claim resolution
- Review medical records, encounter documentation, coding, and claims for accuracy
- Identify and communicate documentation, coding, and billing concerns
- Assist with claim corrections and appeals
- Maintain accurate documentation within Athenahealth
- Work collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, laboratory personnel, and Business Office team members
- Support Business Office operations
Qualifications
- Direct Athenahealth billing and coding experience
- Direct podiatry billing and coding experience
- Experience with insurance accounts receivable follow-up, denial management, and appeals
- Experience working with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial insurance payers
- Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS coding, modifiers, and payer guidelines
- Ability to review medical records, coding, and claims for accuracy and identify billing discrepancies
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively within a team environment
Preferred
- CPC, CPB, or equivalent coding certification
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract/Freelance opportunities available
Benefits (Eligible Full-Time Employees)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Some college coursework preferred
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of additional education
Additional Requirements
- Background Check
- Professional References
- Employment Verification
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Athenahealth EMR: 1 year (Required)
- Podiatry billing: 2 years (Required)
- PCR nail and wound pathology lab billing: 2 years (Required)
- Revenue cycle management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Professional Coder (Preferred)
- Certified Professional Biller (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denton, TX 76210
