Certified Medical Coder - Orthopedic Coding
Hand Center of Louisiana
Full-time
Metairie, LA
Description
Title: Certified Medical Coder
Reports to: Billing Supervisor
FLSA Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide coding and billing education to providers and staff.
• Perform audits every year to maintain efficiency with compliance standards.
• Keep up-to-date on coding standards and unique payor policies and procedures.
• Track, fix, re-bill and follow-up on all unpaid claims.
• Contact insurance companies regarding claims.
• Answer any patient inquiries and assist with any billing questions from multiple office locations, when necessary.
• Appeal claims if necessary.
• Arrange payment plans according to company policy.
• Greet visitors and provides excellent customer service to employees, vendors, contractors, and guests with general questions
• Generates various forms of correspondence as needed
• Responds timely to requests, emails, voicemails, etc.
• Maintains an approachable and appropriate attitude when interacting with all levels of personnel in a rapidly changing environment
• Eagerness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
• Supports the vision and culture of the organization. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures
• All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Must have an up-to-date certification through AAPC or AHIMA
• Orthopedic Coding experience
• Requires a minimum of two years' relevant work experience.
• Requires a level of communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and tactfully with applicants, all levels of employees and management staff, vendors and the general public
• Knowledge of insurance plans and their rules.

Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Word experience, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• MS Outlook experience preferred

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance to ADA rules and regulations.

• Must be able to sit for 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to stand or walk 10% of the work day
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on a computer.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Must have clarity of vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-Office

Experience:

• Medical billing: 2 years (Required)
• Orthopedic Coding: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Coding Certification (Required)