Research Billing Coder
Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, this position will be responsible for reviewing technical and professional charges related to clinical research. This position will ensure all federal regulations and enterprise policies and procedures are adhered to with respect to billing and coding for clinical research.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years or more of experience in the area of billing and/or coding operations in Healthcare.
- Experience using Microsoft programs, including Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of CPT coding, third-party rules and regulations, and medical terminology.
- Experience working in electronic medical record systems required.
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree
- Use of Epic preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures accurate and timely research billing review of all hospital and professional charges in accordance with the final coverage analysis
- Consults with clinical research personnel for clarification of clinical data when encountering conflicting or ambiguous information and/or missing documentation
- Communicates daily to appropriate parties regarding any issues or concerns pertaining to clinical research billing
- Works with hospital and physician services to perform research billing corrections, as appropriate
- Serves as initial point of contact regarding clinical research billing inquiries from internal business partners and escalates to supervisor, as appropriate
- Works with clinical research administrators to process interdepartmental transfers for sponsor-paid, study-related hospital and professional charges
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
