Billing & Coding Specialist

Atlantic Vision Partners•Richmond, VA

just now•Remote

About The Position

What You’ll Do Extracts relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information Examines documents for missing information; corrects information as needed Assigns CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes Performs patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed Answers questions, advises, and trains providers and staff on medical coding Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set Maintains current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures Works towards compliance in all aspects of coding, participates in compliance activities as requested, and conducts/participates in provider coding reviews and education, as requested Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information, and keys payments received into the system Prepare, review, submit, and follow up with clean claims to various companies/individuals Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information Maintains patient and business confidentiality Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors. Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and its application to a variety of situations, as well as exercising independent judgment.
Requires the use of office equipment such as copiers, scanners, computers, telephones, and fax machines.
May view computer screens for long periods of time.
Must be able to prioritize activities when faced with competing demands.
This position may have remote work capabilities and must have the skill set to work independently, exercising sound judgment and maintaining high productivity levels.
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
1-2 years' experience as a medical billing and coding specialist
Willingness to submit to a background check

Responsibilities

Extracts relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information
Examines documents for missing information; corrects information as needed
Assigns CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes
Performs patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed
Answers questions, advises, and trains providers and staff on medical coding
Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set
Maintains current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures
Works towards compliance in all aspects of coding, participates in compliance activities as requested, and conducts/participates in provider coding reviews and education, as requested
Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information, and keys payments received into the system
Prepare, review, submit, and follow up with clean claims to various companies/individuals
Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information
Maintains patient and business confidentiality
Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors.
Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed
All other duties as assigned