Revenue Cycle Medical Coder - Central Ave

Terros Health • Phoenix, AZ

95d

About The Position

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person’s health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes. The Revenue Cycle Medical Coder position is responsible for supporting the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Department with claims coding and billing review, best practices, coding recommendations and policy setting, and staff training and education. This position reports to the Director, Revenue Cycle.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification in medical coding and billing, CPC, CCS, RHIT required
• 5+ years’ experience in a coding and billing position
• Demonstrated knowledge of NextGen or similar HER
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite, especially excel
• Experience interacting with cross functional partners, and external payers and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal. Excellent collaboration and partnership skills
• Must have a valid Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for one within 7 working days of assuming role
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of additional coding systems or software

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that procedural and diagnosis codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately per government and insurance regulations
• Reviewing claims and configuration to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and best practices
• Reviewing patient charts, claims, and policies as needed to verify, correct and ensure accuracy of billable services
• Training and support to claims team members and practitioners related to appropriate billing procedures and coding requirements
• Recommending and implementing strategic protocols for coding review and code modifications
• Completing overarching coding practice evaluations
• Collaborating with cross functional teams such as Compliance and Contracting
• Staying up to date on coding requirements and best practices, including attending external trainings and meetings to proactively develop and implement forward thinking best practices

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Bilingual pay differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees