Medical Coder

A Medical Coder for WellStreet Urgent Care is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Revenue Cycle for our Urgent Care Centers.

Responsibilities

• Coding for our Urgent Care Centers using our internal software
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding and compliance
• Experience using an encoder
• Setting up insurance plans within our software
• Working with the Revenue Cycle Management to identify & resolve issues related to coding and the process flow
• Interfacing with clinic staff on billing & coding issues.
• Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices
• Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise
• Assign and sequence all codes for services rendered
• Collaborate with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied in a timely manner
• Communicate with insurance companies about coding errors and disputes
• Contact physicians and other health care professionals with questions about treatments or diagnostic tests given to patients regarding coding procedures
• Adhere to productivity standards
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in medical billing
• Epic experience required
• Urgent Care and Occupational Health Billing experience is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

Required Skills

• Active CPC, RHIT, CCS or COC Certification
• Knowledge of insurance payers, insurance verification, the AR/revenue billing lifecycle and appealing denied claims
• Excellent Computer skills - expertise in MS word suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in using one or more Practice Management Systems/Billing Software Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure in a high volume, fast paced, unstructured start-up environment
• Ability to work within a team environment and maintain a positive attitude
• Excellent documentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely organized with a strong attention to detail
• Motivated, dependable and flexible with the ability to handle periods of stress and pressure
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

WellStreet Urgent Care is committed to providing the highest quality patient and customer care. In addition to the above requirements, WellStreet is looking for team members with the following qualities:

• A positive attitude toward patients, families, and coworkers.
• Willingness always to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
• A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the WellStreet mission to provide uncompromising service.
• A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community's health, and have fun every day.
  
  

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