Facility Biller/Coder - Intermediate

Nuvance Health • Danbury, CT

428d • $41,600 - $41,600 • Remote

About The Position

The position involves independently performing accurate and timely billing, coding, and reconciliation functions for two distinct outpatient divisions, including one interventional service. The role requires the use of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems to ensure proper billing and coding practices, while maintaining compliance with hospital guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

• Data entry, MS Word, MS Excel skills.
• Experience in charge capture process or medical record review.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills.
• Documented proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding as required by position.
• Knowledge of how to accurately use ICD-10 and CPT-4 books.
• Sound knowledge of basic code structure is required.
• 3 years of experience required.
• Experience coding interventional cardiac catheterization lab and/or interventional radiology procedures, and diagnostic radiology tests.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Desired Associate's or bachelor's degree in Finance, Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Translates narrative information from billing encounter forms and orders into ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes and medical supply charges.
• Independently charges and codes for two distinct outpatient divisions, including diagnostic, evaluation and management, or specialty areas, as well as interventional radiology or cardiology procedures.
• Uses electronic medical records and multiple systems to identify diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and medical supply charges for high-volume services.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies by referencing medical records.
• Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 coding with a minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
• Researches and resolves charging and medical necessity edits.
• Independently reconciles charges for areas of responsibility, ensuring accuracy in reflecting services delivered.
• Attends and participates in required hospital education programs to maintain and enhance coding skills.
• May provide back-up billing and coding to additional areas with similar scope.
• Provides technical guidance to Facility Biller/Coder Beginner positions.
• Uses appropriate communication techniques to address billing barriers.
• Exhibits strong competency in using all computer systems and applications relevant to the position.
• Achieves established expectations regarding customer service, teamwork, and safety.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $20.22 - $37.55 hourly.
• Full-time remote work opportunity.
• Standard working hours of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED