Medical Coder & Billing Specialist

Organization: Twin Cities Pain Clinic
Position Title: Medical Coder & Billing Specialist
Supervisor: Medical Coding Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Mission:
To provide our patients and community the most innovative and breakthrough treatment options to improve overall health and wellness.
Values:

• Patient Experience
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Teamwork

Job Summary:
The Medical Coder/Billing Specialist’s task list includes but is not limited to:

• Translates patient appointment information into the appropriate CPT and ICD 10 codes.
• Posts daily charges and balance scheduled visits to charges made.
• Submits charges and follows up on both clearing houses accepted and non-accepted claims including workers compensation.
• Bills encounters daily and work any rejected encounters for clearinghouse upload.
• Clears appointment charges list on a monthly basis.
• Follows up with payers on unpaid claims.
• Posts payments, as needed.
• Makes collection calls to patients, as needed.
• Helps answer and respond to incoming patient phone calls and voice mails.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient data and ensures database security.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of Medical Coding experience preferred.
• Current certification in medical billing and coding preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to review and analyze data with a high level of accuracy and gather information from various forms, charts, staff, reports, etc.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Computer skills. Database skills – Excel, Word, and NextGen Experience a plus.
• Detail oriented.
• Medical terminology.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for 90% of the day and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
• Current Medical Billing & Coding certification (Highly Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Coding: 1-3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Edina

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Vaccine Disclaimer:

Twin Cities Pain Clinic is committed to the health and well-being of our employees, patients, and the community. We have chosen to follow standards set forth by the local healthcare community and will require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.

We will review any accommodation requests on an individual basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff members required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Work Location: One location