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Medical
Biller / Certified Coder & Auditor
Presented by
Symbiotic Services, LLC
Position
Overview
Symbiotic
Services is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Medical Biller /
Certified Coder & Auditor for a confidential client in the specialty
healthcare industry in the Atlanta, GA area.
This position
will be responsible for accurate medical coding, billing, and auditing across a
complex, high-volume healthcare revenue cycle, with a particular emphasis on
oncology, hematology, infusion services, and specialized treatment programs.
The ideal
candidate possesses extensive knowledge of medical coding guidelines, payer
reimbursement policies, and compliance requirements, along with the ability to
identify billing discrepancies, resolve claim issues, and optimize revenue
cycle performance.
This
opportunity is well suited for a certified coding professional who thrives in a
fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical abilities, and takes
ownership of coding accuracy and billing efficiency.
Key
Responsibilities
- Accurately assign and review CPT, HCPCS, and
ICD-10-CM codes for medical services, including evaluation and management
(E/M), infusion therapy, injections, and medication administration.
- Apply appropriate coding guidelines for infusion
services, administration hierarchies, and same-day E/M and infusion
billing.
- Ensure accurate assignment of drug-related
HCPCS/J-codes and diagnosis codes in accordance with payer coverage and
reimbursement requirements.
- Review and apply Medicare Local Coverage
Determinations (LCDs), National Coverage Determinations (NCDs), and
commercial payer medical necessity policies.
- Process and review claims involving specialized
treatment programs, global billing arrangements, and third-party
administrators (TPAs).
- Conduct comprehensive coding and documentation
audits to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate
reimbursement.
- Identify coding discrepancies, billing errors,
denial trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Prepare audit findings and communicate
recommendations to management and relevant departments.
- Research, correct, and resubmit denied, rejected,
or improperly processed insurance claims.
- Assist with claim appeals, supporting
documentation, and payer reimbursement disputes.
- Monitor updates to CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, Medicare,
and commercial payer coding and billing guidelines.
- Utilize athenahealth or comparable practice
management and electronic health record systems to support billing,
coding, and revenue cycle operations.
- Identify system limitations and develop practical
workflows to improve billing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with insurance verification, prior
authorization, clinical, and administrative teams to prevent billing
errors and claim denials.
- Maintain accurate coding records and ensure
compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational
policies.
Requirements
Required
Qualifications
- Professional medical coding certification, such as
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or an equivalent credential, required
or strongly preferred (final requirement pending confirmation).
- Demonstrated experience in medical billing and
coding, preferably within oncology, hematology, infusion services, or
another complex specialty healthcare environment.
- Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and
medical coding compliance guidelines.
- Thorough understanding of evaluation and management
(E/M) coding requirements, infusion administration hierarchies, and
same-day billing rules.
- Familiarity with Medicare LCDs, NCDs, medical
necessity requirements, and commercial payer reimbursement policies.
- Experience reviewing claim edits, resolving
denials, correcting coding discrepancies, and supporting appeals.
- Ability to manage a high volume of coding and
billing responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and
problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational
abilities, and documentation practices.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize
responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to
collaborate with clinical and revenue cycle professionals.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Professional coding audit experience or an auditing
certification, such as Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).
- Previous experience coding and billing oncology,
hematology, infusion, or specialized treatment services.
- Familiarity with blood and marrow transplant
billing, global reimbursement contracts, or third-party administrator
(TPA) claims.
- Experience using athenahealth or similar electronic
health record (EHR) and practice management systems.
- Oncology-specific coding education, certification,
or specialized training.
- Experience analyzing coding trends, conducting
internal audits, and recommending corrective actions.
- Knowledge of revenue cycle optimization, denial
prevention, and payer reimbursement strategies.
Ideal
Candidate Profile
The successful
candidate will demonstrate:
- Coding Accuracy and Expertise: Maintains
exceptional attention to detail and applies complex coding guidelines
consistently and accurately.
- Analytical Thinking: Identifies
discrepancies, investigates claim issues, and develops effective solutions
to coding and reimbursement challenges.
- Initiative and Ownership: Proactively
addresses billing problems, identifies opportunities for improvement, and
follows issues through to resolution.
- Adaptability: Works effectively in a dynamic
healthcare environment where payer requirements, processes, and priorities
may change.
- Efficiency and Productivity: Manages
high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timely
claim processing.
- Continuous Learning: Stays informed about
evolving coding guidelines, reimbursement regulations, and industry best
practices.
- Team Collaboration: Communicates effectively
with clinical staff, insurance specialists, billing teams, and
organizational leadership.
- Professionalism and Compassion: Recognizes
the importance of accurate billing and reimbursement in supporting quality
patient care.
Work
Environment
- Full-time, on-site position in the Atlanta, GA
area.
- Fast-paced specialty healthcare environment with
complex billing and coding requirements.
- Regular collaboration with clinical, billing,
insurance verification, authorization, and administrative departments.
- High-volume coding, auditing, and revenue cycle
responsibilities requiring accuracy, efficiency, and independent
problem-solving.
- Standard business hours; specific schedule to be
confirmed.
Compensation
& Benefits
- Employment Type: Full-Time (pending
confirmation).
- Benefits: Details to be provided during the
recruitment process.
Apply Today
Symbiotic
Services is actively seeking qualified medical billing and coding professionals
with expertise in complex healthcare reimbursement, coding compliance, and
revenue cycle operations.
If you are an
experienced Medical Biller, Certified Professional Coder, or Coding Auditor
with strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and
operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Symbiotic
Services is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client. Compensation,
certification requirements, benefits, and other employment details are subject
to final confirmation.