Medical Billing Specialist

We are a 4 provider ObGyn office located in Huntsville, AL. We are in need of a full-time certified medical coder to help out with billing and coding in our office. The candidate must have strong knowledge of insurance companies and policies, ICD-10 codes, computer skills, EMR experience, and experience in the ObGyn field. Our office offers excellent benefits including health insurance, disability and life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, scrubs, and regular staff lunches.

Educational requirements:

• Preference given to Certified Professional Coder
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in medical coding and billing
• Strongly prefer a candidate with experience in ObGyn
• Prefer a candidate that is certified for medical coding and/or billing
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Knowledge of business office procedures
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented
• Requires High School education or equivalency; medical courses and college preferred.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check if chosen for employment.

Job Duties:

• Prepares claims to various insurance companies; follow billing guidelines for compliance.
• Verifies diagnoses are correct according to ICD-10 codes.
• Verifies procedure codes and modifiers are correct according to CPT codes.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Follows billing guidelines for compliance.
• Follows up with appropriate individuals or providers to obtain necessary records to resolve coding issues
• Follows up with insurance companies on rejected claims
• Answers billing questions from patients
• Update addresses for Tricare patients
• Assist with FMLA paperwork and take and record payments for recording
• Review and correct codes with lap company
• Run various reports regularly to verify the accuracy of work and to identify claim status, etc.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external sources concerning diagnoses and procedure(s) to assure proper coding and reimbursement
• Assists and confers with other coders or billers concerning any problem records.
• Researches codes and medical terminology
• Stays current with compliance and changing regulatory guideline
• Demonstrates knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines and medical terminology
• Supports and participates in process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Achieve goals set forth by supervisor regarding error-free work, transactions, processes and compliance requirements
• File secondary insurance claims once a week
• Assist with taking phone payments
• Confirm insurance information with patients
• Have excellent communication and phone skills
• Must be competent to discuss billing and insurance questions with patients and insurance companies
• Must work well with others in an office setting
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you smoke, vape, or use any form of smokeless tobacco?
• What is your requested starting pay?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL 35801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person