Certified Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This position requires someone to have a Coding certification through AAPC, and a minimum of 3 years coding and billing experience.

Job Duties:

• Code and Bill pain management procedures
• Serve as the primary coding resource for the practice
• Billing job duties as assigned, to possibly include working payer denials, AR reports, and taking patient calls
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to manage a variety of assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Upbeat individual who relates easily with others.
• Excellent communicator
• Medical office and EHR experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous pain management or ASC experience is preferred.
• Ability to meet attendance standards.

Education and Experience/Technical Skills

• High School diploma
• Minimum of four years’ work experience in a medical business office setting
• Minimum of one-year work experience in medical billing
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Must possess good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of medical billing terminology and concepts related to billing
• Coding certification preferred
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents, follow and complete instructions, and communicate effectively
• Must have a basic knowledge and understanding of general office procedures and equipment
• Must have excellent customer service skills, including proper telephone etiquette and face to face contact, and can work well under pressure and respond appropriately to irate and upset customers.
• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, collaboratively solve problems and practice open and honest communication
• Must display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications
• Ability to maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and self-manage
• Must have the ability to utilize basic math skills in order to calculate percentages for payments.
• Compliance with all required standards of patient confidentiality and safety
• Must be detail oriented and accurate
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail