PBS is looking for a certified coder to join our growing medical billing team
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for entering and / or coding patient medical claims into a billing system to generate claims to be sent to insurance and patients. Responsible for claim submission to insurance companies. Responsible for review of and assistance in fighting coding denials.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Reviews coding submitted by clients for correctness prior to entering claims into billing system.
· Prior to sending, reviews billing in system against provider documentation to ensure correctness.
· Prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies.
· Processes and applies collected copayments to claims.
· Answers phone questions from patients, clients, insurance companies, and other sources.
· Participates in educational activities as requested.
· Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
· Maintains strictest confidentiality; follows all HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED
AAPC Coding Certification
Required Skills/ Experience
· AAPC ICD-10 and CPT coding certification
· Knowledge of computer programs, especially Microsoft Office.
· Knowledge of business office procedures.
· Knowledge of medical billing and coding practices.
· Knowledge of payer guidelines and NCCI edits.
· Ability to use computer and basic office equipment
· Skill in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
· Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, teammates, clients and other individuals as required.
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
· Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
Environmental/ Working Conditions:
Normal remote office environment. Initial training in-office. Occasional overtime may be required as business needs dictate.
Physical Demands:
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity required for using calculator, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Physician Billing Specialists has been providing excellence in medical billing to our Part B provider clients since 2000. We are a growing company, but small enough to customize our services to best meet our clients' needs. PBS' Mission is to consistently provide our clients with superior quality of medical billing and coding services while maintaining the highest level of integrity, compliance, and excellence in customer service.