Medical Coder/AR Specialist

Oasis Health Partners•Chicago, IL

4d•$24 - $29•Remote

About The Position

Oasis Health Partners (Oasis) is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Medical Coder/AR Specialist to join their Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team. This role is crucial for maintaining a healthy revenue cycle, focusing on accurate outpatient coding, AR follow-up, denial resolution, and payment posting. The ideal candidate will have strong outpatient coding expertise, hands-on experience in AR follow-up and denial resolution, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a remote environment. This position supports Oasis's mission to advance primary care and provide personalized, local care for seniors.

Requirements

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required
Minimum 2 years of recent experience in AR follow-up and denial management
Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience working in eClinicalWorks (eCW)
Demonstrated experience with outpatient medical coding
Experience posting insurance payments, including EOB/ERA processing, adjustments, and write-offs
Experience communicating directly with patients regarding account balances, charges, and billing questions
Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and payor billing requirements
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor guidelines
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to coding accuracy and compliance
Ability to independently manage priorities and follow work through to resolution in a remote environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Reliable internet access and the ability to maintain a HIPAA-compliant remote workspace

Responsibilities

Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for outpatient encounters based on provider documentation
Enter and manage charges within eClinicalWorks (eCW)
Post insurance payments, adjustments, and denials accurately based on EOBs/ERAs
Review, submit, and track claims through the full billing lifecycle
Conduct AR follow-up on unpaid, denied, or underpaid claims with insurance payors
Identify and resolve coding-related denials; resubmit corrected claims as needed
Work aging AR reports to reduce outstanding balances and days in AR
Communicate with payors (calls, portals, correspondence) to resolve claim issues
Answer incoming patient calls regarding account balances, explain charges, and address billing questions professionally
Collaborate with providers and billing staff to clarify documentation and coding questions
Stay current on payor policies, coding guideline updates, and compliance requirements