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Sturdy Health · 2 months ago

Coder, Central Billing Office - 40h (Hybrid)

Attleboro, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$23.23/hr - $28.56/hr

1+ years exp

Sturdy Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering quality services. The Coder position in the Central Billing Office involves accurately coding medical records and managing billing inquiries to ensure timely reimbursement and compliance with coding guidelines.

HospitalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Organize and code patient medical records for multispecialty providers into CPT and ICD10 codes

Acts as a liaison and overseer of the billing and claims process between insurers, medical offices and patients

Prepare claims for invoicing to payers and patients

Correct rejected/denied payer claims and/or coding errors

Track and collect payments from third party payers

Work collaboratively with team members to resolve complicated claims

Communicate effectively with leadership regarding any delays in claims resolution that is at risk for timely filing

Handle confidential information and abide by all Sturdy Memorial Associate HIPAA laws and other billing office policies

Qualification

CPC certificationICD-10 codingCPT codingMedical billing experienceAnatomy knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Minimum of 1-2 years of medical billing experience in either charge, payment or follow-up work

Minimum of 1-2 year of coding experience for primary care, medical and surgical specialties or secured CPC, CCS-P coding certifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Competency with ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines

Ability to problem solve complicated claims

Has strong time management skills

Able to multi-task various projects assigned

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology

Experienced in ICD-10 CM and CPT coding systems, guidelines and conventions, Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC or AHIMA coding certification

Preferred

Computer proficient

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Command of verbal and written English

Flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations, guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs

Ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve coding, documentation and workflow issues