Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Coder to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate coding and billing processes within the healthcare revenue cycle. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you will work to identify and resolve coding issues while implementing solutions that enhance the overall efficiency of billing operations.
Responsibilities:
• Assign appropriate and accurate codes while adhering to government and insurance regulations.
• Analyze and correct errors, discrepancies, or missing information in claim documentation.
• Provide guidance to the Revenue Cycle team on selecting appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes for accurate billing and reimbursement.
• Review and validate documentation to ensure it supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
• Keep team members informed of updates to coding standards, systems, and procedures through meetings and written communications.
• Recommend alternative coding methods to address challenges and improve processes.
• Develop and implement protocols to troubleshoot and enhance coding reviews and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in billing and coding systems.
• Maintain consistent attendance and perform additional duties as needed.• Proficiency in medical coding systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Experience with healthcare software such as Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, and EHR systems.
• Strong knowledge of billing functions, claims administration, and accounts receivable processes.
• Familiarity with tools like Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) and Epaces.
• Ability to analyze and resolve coding errors and discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and sharing updates on coding procedures.
• Prior experience managing appeals and benefit functions is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in documentation.
Job Tags
Long term contract, Contract work,