What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder position at Associated Pathology Medical Group?
Location: Los Gatos, CA 95032
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Compensation: Ranges from $28/hr to $34/hr plus benefits
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- IDC-10 proficiency required
- Knowledge of medical insurances
- Knowledge of medical billing
- Minimum of 3 years of billing or similar experience
- Must be able to type 45 WPM
- Telephone/Customer Service
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviewing hospitals, surgery centers, in-house and PAP requisitions for coding
- Review reports and diagnosis and code
- Code insurance carrier information
- Add/setup new insurance carriers into system
- Determine diagnosis code based on insurance eligibility
- Match histology special requests with requisition and code accordingly
- Verify diagnosis codes on requisitions, reports and M.D. review
PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to lift, open and move objects
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, to think logically in the performance of one’s duties, and to accept constructive criticism
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and assume responsibility for one’s work
- Ability to maintain patient confidentially and to exercise ethical judgment, integrity, honesty, dependability, and accountability in the performance of one’s responsibilities
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- medical billing: 3 years (Preferred)
- ICD-10: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34