Medical Coder/Biller

First Fertility•Rocky Hill, CT

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

First Fertility, a growing leader in fertility care, is seeking a dynamic Billing/CPC certified professional coder who desires to journey alongside our patients. The best qualified candidate will possess a strong knowledge base of E&M level of service, CPC certification, 2 years' coding experience and great customer service skills. Our best Coders are motivated, detail oriented and have outstanding people skills and we are looking to add to this team. This position is full time covering the coding/billing of a multi-location practice. This is a hybrid/remote position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Medical Coding or CPC Certification
Minimum of 2 years in medical billing/coding
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Commitment to a high level of customer service
Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures
Solid oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently and with a team as needed
Ability to talk on phone and communicate verbally

Nice To Haves

CPC certification is preferred
Fertility billing background preferred but not mandatory
Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred
Highly proficient at Excel
Competent use of computer systems and software, Azalea and Athena preferred

Responsibilities

Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
Make judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance and function to a high level of accuracy
Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
Work with the clinic staff to ensure the charges are billed to the responsible party as needed
Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
Review charts as needed to ensure coding accuracy
Ensuring compliance with medical coding and policies
Responsible for working directly with other team members on appeals and denials from insurance payors
Understand and bill both professional and facility claims
Ability to process a high volume of claims accurately
Will work directly with department manager, clinic and other billing staff
Preparing reports as requested by management team