Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist for Central Admin in NE Portland

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

8h•$27 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as an Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist (Hybrid/Remote). This role is based at the Central Administration office in NE Portland, but primarily allows for remote work. You must live in SW Washington or the Portland area to come on-site for projects as needed. Work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues in our thriving Central Administration office. Every person at TOC makes a difference in our mission of delivering world-class care with kindness and empathy. As a member of our team, you have the opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care. By providing patients and internal and external stakeholders with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience, you’ll help ensure that patients at The Oregon Clinic receive the highest value care tailored to their needs.

Requirements

Business and computer courses at the college level; an Associate's degree is strongly preferred.
Current certification from a national accredited body that credentials professional coders is required. American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification is preferred.
CPC required. Must maintain coding certification and participates in continuing education units every 2 years for verification and authentication of expertise
Minimum five (5) years of Medical Accounts Receivable and Coding experience is required.
Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with EPIC is required.
Prior experience with complex healthcare appeals is required.
Knowledge of CPT procedure and ICD-10 diagnosis coding, advanced principles of accounts receivable management, and overall billing functions in a medical clinic setting.
Knowledge of overall healthcare payment system (FFS, PPOS, HMOs, capitation, etc.) and national and regional payers.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Outlook and Teams are preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
Excellent attendance and work ethic.
Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians and other team members.
A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification
Outlook and Teams proficiency

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all procedural and diagnostic codes used by TOC comply with all application rules, State & Federal laws, and healthcare industry standards to maximize reimbursement within the legal and ethical constraints.
Ensuring the accuracy of all claims submitted, performing follow-up on accounts that are not paid timely or appropriately, processing account adjustments, and verifying insurance coverage.
Assigns CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and modifiers to physician services, ensuring appropriate and accurate billing per documentation and coding guidelines.
Reviews coding as requested and provides corrections and feedback to the requestor.
Follows up on claim denials, resubmits, or appeals as appropriate.
Investigates billing problems and formulates solutions.
Communicates effectively with coworkers/leadership/payor on large impact denial projects, providing information as requested to resolve, and tracks progress to resolution.
May post payments and adjustments or changes as needed from remittance advice or EOBs.
Updating records as needed.
Other duties as assigned.