Medical Coder

Yeo & Yeo•Saginaw, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting was established in 1998 as an affiliate of Yeo & Yeo to provide clients with medical billing and additional practice management solutions. We have devoted ourselves to helping clients maximize their reimbursement and assist in educating them with the ever-changing rules and guidelines of Medicare and other insurance carriers as well as CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding. Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting maintains a highly trained staff with experience in all areas of physician billing. Several Certified Professional Coders on staff assist in choosing proper diagnostic codes and procedure codes. Our billing specialists receive ongoing training specific to medical specialty. We continually train our staff by updating and maintaining their knowledge of insurance carrier trends and changes in billing rules and policies. Our people are our future – we provide the venue for individuals who have the desire and drive to grow Career paths are not do-it-yourself at MBC. You will be equipped with career development and advocacy experiences, career ladder choices, support in advancing to leadership positions, and a successful integration of your personal and professional life. When it comes to delivering outstanding business solutions, only the best people make that happen. With over 200 professionals across our family of Yeo & Yeo companies, you join a diverse team of passionate, forward-thinking people collectively working together to positively impact our clients and our communities.

Requirements

Associates Degree, Business Administration or equivalent; or the combination of education and work experience that enables the performance of all aspects of the position is required
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Ability to code conditions and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Knowledge of HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems
Use of computer systems, software, 10 key calculator
Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues
Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds
Able to work in a team environment.
Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven relationship building skills with clinical and non-clinical personnel

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification
Actively pursue learning and development opportunities
Participate actively in all on-the-job and formal learning and development opportunities to understand role and responsibilities
Ability to accept and adjust to changing priorities and circumstances

Responsibilities

Analyzes clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes using industry-standard coding guidelines for various specialties
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements
Assist staff with coding questions
Some medical billing duties
Educates client providers and staff on documentation & coding guidelines and changes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Provides measurable, actionable solutions to client providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding best practices
Ensure clients are assisted in a courteous and expedient manner
Meet and exceed goals set forth through the annual performance evaluation process
Growing use and knowledge of applicable company technology, paperless systems, tools and processes