What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spec, Medical Coding & Billing position at Baxter and Careers?
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Your Role:
The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist will review medical records to ensure claims are properly documented and coded as well as coordinate and execute processes of medical billing for our Respiratory Health products. The position is responsible for ensuring business practices follow government regulations and abide by carrier specific acceptable HCPCS and ICD-10 coding standards. This consists of all billing activities including initial, re-authorization, and purchases across all lines of business (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care Organizations).
This is a full-time hybrid position where the candidate would report to the St. Paul office three days a week, Monday through Friday. The hours of operation are 8:30am - 5pm.
What You'll Be Doing:
Complete review of medical records to ensure the ICD-10 diagnosis used for billing is properly documented.
Complete quality review of patient records to ensure they are comprehensive, in compliance with each payer’s rules and regulations, and billed accurately
Adhere to month-end accounting deadlines for revenue and claim processing including selecting orders, generating claim files, submitting EDI files to clearinghouse, printing claims, attaching claim documentation, and mailing.
Reference coding guidelines and reimbursement policies/procedures to keep current with changes in regulations, insurance specific policies, as well as company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with and provide feedback to Revenue Cycle Management and Managed Care colleagues to ensure accurate claims processing and documentation within company systems.
Perform other project and duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Medical Coding Certification required; ICD-10 coding experience preferred
3 years of experience in healthcare environment required; associates degree or higher may substitute for 2 years of experience
Experience working with high-dollar DME preferred
Billing database software experience required
Clearinghouse and payer portal experience preferred
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $49,600 to $68,200 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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Salary : $49,600 - $68,200