Billing Coordinator

Job Description

Your experience matters

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on the Emergency Department team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


How you'll contribute


A Billing Coordinator coordinates daily billing and electronic posting functions.

• Coordinate Central Billing Office activities related to ensuring the collection of funds for all billable services so that goals are met in Bad Debts, AR Days and Cash collections
• Submission of electronic and paper claims (qOD), processing Patient Statements (qW), posting of electronic payments (within 72 hrs of receipt) are the main activities within this coordination responsibility
• Verify all claims are submitted timely and accurately
• Demonstrate understanding of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for all practice specialties
• Verify and communicate eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibilities for any assigned accounts
• Perform special projects related to billing and collection efforts
  Assist with posting charges, payments, and adjustments to accounts with a high degree of accuracy
• Understanding of federal compliance issues related to billing and collections
• Keep supply expenses at or below those budgeted
• Develop a relationship with third party payers and vendors to ensure cash flow is maximized

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher preferred
• CPC or equivalent coding/billing credential preferred, and medical terminology desired
• Provider Credentialing experience preferred
• Central Billing Office proficiency test completion preferred
• Certified Professional Biller certification preferred
• Minimum of one year working in insurance and collecting unpaid accounts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically MS Word and MS Excel

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement


"Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."