Remote Medical Coding Auditor Jobs in Mobile, AL

*This position is remote full-time. Candidates must live in Alabama.*

Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and an outstanding patient experience.

Core Values
At DD, our core values underpin our culture and guide our actions:

• Servant's Heart: Find joy in serving others, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
• Own It: Take full accountability for the care provided and actively contribute to the betterment of our practice.
• Showtime: Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and energy to every patient encounter and interaction with colleagues.
• DD Family: Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services and Products

Position Purpose

The Billing and Coding Associate is responsible for entering payments within an EMR system and generating invoices to be sent to the patient. This position is responsible for accurately coding medical claims and sending electronically to insurance payers each day. Handles in-bound and out-bound calls, insurance verification, assisting patients with insurance questions, and working both patient and insurance aged receivables.

• Collects, posts, and manages patient account payments.
• Prepares and reviews patient statements.
• Imports and balances EFT’s.
• Identifies and corrects rejected claims.
• Reviews delinquent accounts and contacts for collection purposes.
• Verifies patients’ insurance coverage.
• Answer questions regarding billing and insurance policies.
• Process payments from insurance companies.
• Follows up to see if a claim is accepted or denied.
• Reviews and appeals unpaid and denied claims accordingly.
• Evaluates medical record documentation to ensure proper CPT and ICD-10 codes are billed appropriately.
• Obtains precertification, if required, for specific procedures.
• Investigates insurance fraud and reports if found.

• Official High School Transcripts, Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
• Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems on the computer while attending phone calls.
• CPB or other Medical Billing Certification desired, but not required.
• CPC or Medical Coding Certification desired, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Multitask
• General Understanding of Insurance Terminology
• Ability to Communicate Clearly with Patients and Staff

Additional Notes

- This position is remote, and the candidate must live in Alabama.

- Derick Dermatology will provide you with appropriate equipment for your work from home environment, such as: Secure laptop, monitor, headset, and webcam. Equipment issued varies based off job function.

- Must have a dedicated workspace within your home

- Must pass a Wi-Fi speed test