Performs various duties to accurately interpret and bill physician charges for physician services. Enters appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes into the billing system and processes charges.
Responsibilities include reviewing charges to determine the correct ICD-10 and CPT codes, entering patient and insurance information from facesheets, interpreting clinical documentation such as progress notes and operative reports, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, and working with physicians and reimbursement staff to ensure coding accuracy and compliant claim submission.
The role also involves reviewing patient logs and clinical activity reports to ensure all billable services are captured, monitoring coded charges through batch processing, resolving coding and billing issues with appropriate parties, and ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
High school diploma or GED required.
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.
Experience working with EMR systems and medical coding preferred.
Level I status indicates entry-level experience of 1-4 years, or more than 4 years if additional supervision is needed.
Required knowledge and skills include:
- Medical terminology and anatomy
- Third-party billing and collection regulations
- Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to gather and interpret clinical data
- Microsoft Office and alphanumeric data entry
- Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills
Location
Austin, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago