Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Premier Eye Center is a leading medical practice in Prescott, Arizona, dedicated to providing top-notch eye care services. Our well-established practice at 980 Willow Creek Road has earned an exceptional reputation in the community for delivering the very best in vision care.

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and accuracy of patient billing processes. In this vital role, you will be responsible for translating medical procedures, diagnoses, and services into universally recognized codes, ensuring seamless reimbursement from insurance providers and accurate maintenance of medical records. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help streamline operations, support compliance, and enhance patient satisfaction.

• Review and analyze medical documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) codes for billing purposes.
• Ensure accurate coding of diagnoses using ICD-10 coding systems, depending on the documentation.
• Prepare, review, and submit clean claims to insurance companies via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to facilitate prompt reimbursement.
• Follow up on unpaid or rejected claims through effective medical collection procedures while maintaining professional communication with payers.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized medical records, including detailed documentation of coding decisions and billing activities.
• Stay current with updates in medical terminology, coding guidelines, and insurance policies to ensure compliance and optimize reimbursement.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies that may affect coding accuracy.
• Assist in auditing medical records for accuracy and completeness related to billing and coding processes.
• Support ongoing training on with Billing systems to improve workflow efficiency across the billing team.

• Proven experience in medical billing and coding within a healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical documentation.
• Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT coding systems.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures, including claim submission, follow-up, and collections.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in coding and billing activities while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to interpret complex medical records accurately and translate them into correct codes.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple claims simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients when necessary.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Certification such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Experience working with medical office in the billing department and handling denied claims,
• Knowledge of medical collection practices to support revenue cycle management. Join us in making a difference by ensuring precise medical billing that supports quality patient care! We are dedicated to fostering an energetic environment where your skills contribute directly to operational excellence while offering opportunities for professional growth in the evolving field of healthcare administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience in medical billing?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• medical billing : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27