Hopkinsville, KY, 42240, USA
130 days ago
Business Office Medical Coding Specialist-Full Time
Responsible for correctly coding healthcare claims in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies and government healthcare programs. Required Skills Customer Services: + Answering and referring inquiries within scope of business services. + Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, and document appropriately. Returns all messages in a timely manner. + Maintains communication between medical providers, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Business Services: + Performs account audits of patient billing and medical records of providers + Assigns ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation. + Reviews, works, and corrects both internal errors and denials from insurance companies and re-files the claim. + Files appeals to carriers according to prescribed guidelines, documents all information related to appeals and follows up. + Scans and uploads patient clinical documents into medical chart. + Ensures all provider services are accounted for and billed. Environmental Services: + Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department. + Monitors supply levels and requests when needed. + Maintains all equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed. Required Experience Minimum Education: Graduate of a certified coding program Work Experience: One year or more experience in multispecialty coding position. Required License/ Certification/Registration: Certified Professional Coder or comparable designation Skills: + Communication Excellence + Knowledge and ability to work in accordance federal and state regulations + Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians. + Analytical abilities + Word Processing / Computer + Strong customer service + Multi-tasking + Time Management + Organization + Attention to Detail + Professionalism / Positive Attitude + Quality Focus + Adaptability
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