Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Biller and Coder to join our Rheumatology practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical billing processes, coding guidelines, and insurance claim procedures, with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in a medical office or specialty clinic setting. This is a full-time, onsite position.
- Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for rheumatology services
- Review clinical documentation to ensure proper coding and billing
- Submit and follow up on insurance claims and denials
- Identify areas of coding weakness and develop training plans to address them
- Work closely with Billing Manager and staff to resolve coding and billing discrepancies
- Maintain compliance with current billing regulations and payer requirements
- Review / Audits patient disputes surrounding inappropriate coding in a timely manner and assists with patient billing inquiries
- Prepare and submit clean insurance claims (electronic and paper) to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers
- Review patient accounts and ensure accuracy of charges, modifiers, and claim details
- Stay current with payer requirements, billing guidelines, and industry changes
Requirements :
High school diploma or GED required.Completion of an accredited medical billing and coding program preferred.Current certification from one or more of the following organizations strongly preferred :AAPC (CPC)
Practice Management Institute (CMC)Experience
1–3 years of experience in medical billing and coding.Experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT.Familiarity with insurance claim processes, EOBs, and payer requirements.Experience using electronic health record (EHR) and billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, Kareo).