What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing - Coder / Biller position at Sunshine Physician Services, Inc?
Company Description
Sunshine Physician Services, Inc was founded in 1999 and our central billing office is located in Jupiter, FL. Our company vision is not to be the largest medical billing company but to provide the most personalized medical billing and contract negotiation experience possible.
Job Description
Under direct supervision of the Coding Manager the charge entry and coding specialist are responsible for accurate coding review. Also ensures physician charges are received on a timely basis and entered into the billing system accurately.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and resolution of coding projects as assigned.
- Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance.
- Coder is responsible for meeting daily production goal.
- Coder is responsible for meeting quality coding goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a monthly basis.
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding and Compliance
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Associates degree preferred. Appropriate education may be substituted for one year of billing experience.
Experience: 2-3 years of Billing experience in a health care organization required. Knowledge in Physician Hospital and Surgery charges, able to code from the Op Report. Urology billing and Intergy Practice Management experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skilled in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and running calculations Excellent customer service, organizational and multi-tasking skills required. Business telephone skills and ability to answer and transfer calls in a professional and timely manner. Computing skills, excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task and set and meet priorities. Able to provide co-workers, patients, doctors, and management with responses in a positive, supportive and cooperative manner. Detail-oriented and good follow-through skills. Able to accommodate flexible work hours to meet the needs of the business.
Additional Information
Sunshine Physician Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have made it a priority to develop diversity initiatives that encourage a welcoming workplace environment. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated.