Responsible for the accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedure codes to for multi-specialty clinic outpatient visits and clinic inpatient visits in a timely manner. Assist with special projects for start-ups. Respond to all walk-in billing questions and collect over the counter payments. Assists with the monitoring of unbilled accounts and with activities related to reimbursement. Responsible for data entry of charges and diagnostic codes. Handles any correspondence from patient business office. High School diploma or equivalent. Experience using computer for professional job functions required. At least 1 year of previous coding experience. Previous billing experience in a hospital or medical office. Thorough knowledge of billing procedures. Knowledgeable in current coding guidelines and principles and medical terminology. Customer Service experience in helping resolve customers inquires. Must be able to manage high volumes of work within strict deadlines; perform duties without prompting and with very little supervision and have knowledge of insurance claims processing and coding guidelines. Interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively with all customers. Must be able to audit/review insurance claims for accuracy and obtain reference information for payer billing requirements. Analytical skills are necessary to resolve minor problems, seek out answers to questions and to organize work load according to priorities. Must be able to concentrate, pay close attention to detail and complete high volume of work under tight deadlines. Organizational skills are necessary to balance and complete a variety of activities simultaneously. Must be able to multi-task.

Experience

• 1 year(s): At least 1 year of previous coding experience.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AAPC-Cert Prof Coder

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help