Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

We are a 4 provider ObGyn office located in Huntsville, AL. We are in need of a full-time certified medical coder to help out with billing and coding in our office. The candidate must have strong knowledge of insurance companies and policies, ICD-10 codes, computer skills, EMR experience, and experience in the ObGyn field. Our office offers excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, scrubs, and weekly staff lunches.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in medical coding and billing
• Strongly prefer a candidate with experience in ObGyn
• Prefer a candidate that is certified for medical coding and/or billing
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Knowledge of business office procedures
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented
• Requires High School education or equivalency; medical courses and college preferred.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check if chosen for employment.

Job Duties:

• Prepares claims to various insurance companies; follow billing guidelines for compliance.
• Verifies diagnoses are correct according to ICD-10 codes.
• Verifies procedure codes and modifiers are correct according to CPT codes.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Follows billing guidelines for compliance.
• Follows up with appropriate individuals or providers to obtain necessary records to resolve coding issues
• Follows up with insurance companies on rejected claims
• Answers billing questions from patients
• Run various reports regularly to verify the accuracy of work and to identify claim status, etc.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external sources concerning diagnoses and procedure(s) to assure proper coding and reimbursement
• Assists and confers with other coders or billers concerning any problem records.
• Researches codes and medical terminology
• Stays current with compliance and changing regulatory guideline
• Demonstrates knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and medical terminology
• Supports and participates in process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Achieve goals set forth by supervisor regarding error-free work, transactions, processes and compliance requirements
• Have excellent communication and phone skills
• Must be competent to discuss billing and insurance questions with patients and insurance companies
• Must work well with others in an office setting
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected starting pay?
• Do you smoke, use any form of tobacco, or vape?
• Do you need health insurance?
• How soon are you available to start?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Billing and/or Coding Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location