Working under the supervision of the Central Billing Department Supervisors will share the responsibilities of being accessible to physicians, staff and patients regarding billing questions; assures that all billing functions are completed in a timely fashion and develops billing goals. Responsible for accurately coding provider’s outpatient and inpatient visits based on the documentation provided and abstracting accurate and complete patient care data to ensure optimum and timely reimbursement. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding and medical terminology according to all coding guidelines.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of medical billing experience in either charge, payment or follow-up work
• Minimum of 1-2 year of coding experience for primary care, medical and surgical specialties or secured CPC, CCS-P coding certifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Competency with ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
• Ability to problem solve complicated claims
• Has strong time management skills
• Able to multi-task various projects assigned.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology
• Experienced in ICD-10 CM and CPT coding systems, guidelines and conventions, Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant guidelines

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Computer proficient
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Command of verbal and written English
• Flexible, highly motivated, capable of keeping abreast of constantly changing regulations, guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs
• Ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve coding, documentation and workflow issues

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

License/Certification: 

• CPC or AHIMA coding certification

Age Specific Criteria:

• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:

• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Report to:  Revenue Cycle Supervisor         

Manages:  N/A

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Salary Range:$23.23-$28.56

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.