Medical Coder

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As a medical coder on our team, you'll play a vital role ensuring our claims process runs smoothly and efficiently for our customers. Attention to detail is invaluable as you review and enter medical billing information, ensure billing codes correspond with and support medical records, and apply applicable fee schedules and coding rules while making appropriate adjustments. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and interpersonal skills - which you'll rely on while assisting medical representatives with coding questions and answering calls from customers, providers, billing offices and attorneys.

This is a hybrid role. You'll be expected to report to an office about four days per month for important meetings, training, and collaboration and will have the benefit of continued coaching from a supportive team. If you prefer an in-office environment, you're welcome to work in the office more than four days per month

Duties & responsibilities

• Review health insurance EOB's (Explanation of Benefits) on excess claims to ensure proper payment

• Ensure AOB (Assignment of Benefits) has been submitted to provider (in states where applicable)

• Providing timely bill processing per state guidelines

Must-have qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher

• Coding certification or six months as a medical coder or equivalent administrative experience

Preferred skills

• Strong data entry skills and use telephone

• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

• Knowledge of medical coding rules and local statutes

• Proficient in the use of the Internet

• Must successfully obtain and maintain required state licenses

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm. There will be an in-office requirement: one time per week for the first 60 days, then 1-2 times per month after.

Compensation

• $19.00-$20.00/hour

• Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%

• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care

• Wellness & mental health programs

• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance

• Paid time off, including volunteer time off

• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability

• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay

• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups

• Career development & tuition assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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