What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Coder position at Newland Medical Billing and Management?
Job Title: Medical Billing Coder
1. Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the CAO, the medical billing coder is responsible for managing all aspects of a patient account from a coding perspective. The coder will be responsible for coding patient visits to the highest level of specificity based on the patient medical record. Coding responsibilities must comply with the International Classification of Diseases Manual- Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology manual (CPT).
2. Job Requirements
a. High School diploma
b. 2 years’ experience in a physician clinic/ facility or medically related
c. Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and billing policies
d. Experienced with ICD 10 coding
e. Oncology/Infectious Disease/Rheumatology experience preferred but not required
3. Job Responsibility
a. Ability to append the proper ICD10 coding to physician-hospital note and clinic visits.
c. Experience with billing on a UB04 and HCFA claims
d. Answer questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies
e. Translate patient information and into alphanumeric medical code.
f. submit claims to insurance.
g. Maintain strict confidentiality.
h. Code patient services and enter into computer.
i. Sort and file paperwork
j. Ensure healthcare facilities are reimbursed for all procedures.
k. Handle information about patient treatment, diagnosis, and related procedures to ensure proper coding.
l. Know several different coding systems, including Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS.
m. Use computers to read and organized charts.
n. Must have good interpersonal skills, including good verbal and written communication skills.
o. Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and third-party payers as needed
p. Requires ability to function effectively in fast paced environment with multiple demands/deadlines
q. Requires ability to pay attention to detail while working on several tasks simultaneously
r. Working knowledge of compliance guidelines, HIPAA and confidentiality
1. Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the CAO, the medical billing coder is responsible for managing all aspects of a patient account from a coding perspective. The coder will be responsible for coding patient visits to the highest level of specificity based on the patient medical record. Coding responsibilities must comply with the International Classification of Diseases Manual- Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology manual (CPT).
2. Job Requirements
a. High School diploma
b. 2 years’ experience in a physician clinic/ facility or medically related
c. Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and billing policies
d. Experienced with ICD 10 coding
e. Oncology/Infectious Disease/Rheumatology experience preferred but not required
3. Job Responsibility
a. Ability to append the proper ICD10 coding to physician-hospital note and clinic visits.
c. Experience with billing on a UB04 and HCFA claims
d. Answer questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies
e. Translate patient information and into alphanumeric medical code.
f. submit claims to insurance.
g. Maintain strict confidentiality.
h. Code patient services and enter into computer.
i. Sort and file paperwork
j. Ensure healthcare facilities are reimbursed for all procedures.
k. Handle information about patient treatment, diagnosis, and related procedures to ensure proper coding.
l. Know several different coding systems, including Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS.
m. Use computers to read and organized charts.
n. Must have good interpersonal skills, including good verbal and written communication skills.
o. Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and third-party payers as needed
p. Requires ability to function effectively in fast paced environment with multiple demands/deadlines
q. Requires ability to pay attention to detail while working on several tasks simultaneously
r. Working knowledge of compliance guidelines, HIPAA and confidentiality