What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Medical Biller/Coder position at Linn County Oregon?
Health Services
Medical Biller/Coder
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 757
AVAILABLE POSITION
HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAL BILLER/CODER
Administration/Billing Program (Classification 757)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines.
- Review and verify documentation supporting diagnoses, procedures, treatment results, complications, potential quality of care
- Audit clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and
- Responsible for researching codes and abstracting medical information to determine that accurate, complete and billable codes
are provided for Outpatient/Physician Clinical services for the specific program. Identifies and reports coding opportunities and
recommendations for improvement. Monitors report trends and escalate discrepancies to management.
- Ensure compliance with coding standards across various medical coding encounters including Mental Health, Substance
- Input all charges related to services provided by the Health Department into the billing system in accordance with established
- Post all payments, by line-item, received for provider’s services into billing system including co-payments, insurance payments,
collection.
- Follow-up on all returned claims, correspondence, denials, account reconciliations and rebills to achieve maximum
- Monitor reimbursement from managed care networks and insurance carriers to ensure reimbursement consistent with contract
- Follow-up on all outstanding client account balances at 60 – 120 days from the date of service in accordance with practice
- Process refunds to insurance companies or client in accordance with practice protocol.
- Will be providing cross coverage with other team members.
- Maintain an organized, efficient and professional work environment.
- Adhere to all practice policies related to OSHA, HIPAA and Medicare and Medicaid Compliance.
- Assure compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, related Federal regulations (42 CFR, etc.) and
department policies.
- Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Two years of experience in healthcare billing or certification in
healthcare billing/coding. AHIMA or AAPC billing certification is required - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified
Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician based (CCS-P), Registered
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Previous coding experience
within a multi-specialty clinic preferred. Some college coursework in accounting/finance with knowledge of Microsoft Excel is
desired. Must have Medicaid/Medicare billing experience.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving
record that meets the County's requirements.
SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place
to work. We offer competitive benefit plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Vacation and Floating Days
- Paid Holiday Time
- Sick & Bereavement Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- County Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Longevity Incentive
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
o Fully Paid by County
We offer a Work/Life Balance with our work week is 37.5 hours. With our reduced schedule, it allows for a
healthier work life balance.
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary
SALARY RANGE $4,389 – $5,612 per month
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of
Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in
Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.
Salary : $4,389 - $5,612