Coder/CPC

 

 

   

Associated Billing Services, Inc. is a newly expanded high-volume physician billing service. ABS provides billing services to over 200 physicians representing a wide range of specialties, such as, radiology, pathology, hospitalists, intensivists, gastroenterology, pediatric pulmonology, internal medicine, neurology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery and neuropsychology.  ABS is seeking detail- oriented; computer literate individuals to work full time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Join our team and grow with us!

 

CODER/BILLER

 

The Coder/Biller reviews the physician’s dictated report(s) to assign ICD-9 codes and to verify that the CPT-4 code(s) assigned by the physician are accurate and complete based on the information in the report.  The Coder/Biller will also determine whether there should be one or more modifiers applied to the charges and whether the physician’s dictation supports additional charges not identified on the report.

The Coder/Biller enters the information into the system if it is correct.  If the

coding information is not correct, the Coder/Biller routes the report(s) to

research for review.

The Coder/Biller must be able to meet short deadlines in a high volume

environment while achieving and maintaining company standards for quality

and volume requirements.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Prior work experience with data entry work requiring fast and accurate alpha

numeric computer data entry and 10-key operation; performing multi-step,

detailed job tasks, retaining the information and making decisions or choices

using that information; and ability to use a computer to access the Internet to

verify patient information using established links.

Professional telephone customer service presentation using basic telephone

customer service skills - greeting, response to customer, closing, making

inquiries and verifying insurance information in compliance with all HIPAA/

confidentiality regulations.

Working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 manuals to research/verify diagnosis

   codes (ICD-9) and/or procedure codes (CPT-4) acquired through work

experience, or academic classes/training, or participation in the American

Academy of Professional Coders curriculum to qualify to sit for the AAPC

Certified Professional Coder exam.

Working knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) and Correct Coding Initiative Guidelines (CCI) as they apply to CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding.

Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and of medical terminology.

 

PREFERRED:

Work experience performing data entry to set up or edit patient accounts

and/or post charges to patient accounts.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and of medical terminology.

Working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 manuals to research/verify diagnosis

  codes (ICD-9) and/or procedure codes (CPT-4).

Experience maintaining medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a

  manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory

requirements of the health care system.

 

START DATE:  ASAP

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Permanent following 90 day Probationary Period.

 

PAY RANGE:  Pay varies, depending on experience.

 

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

BENEFITS:  Benefits include 401(K) plan, paid holidays, paid time off.  Insurance

  benefits include medical, dental, short term disability and long term disability.

 

 

 

Keywords:  ICD-9, CPT-4, Coder, interventional radiology, CPC, CPC-A