Accounts Receivable Representative - Medical Coder
NEMR Total HR
- Mount Laurel, NJ
- $22.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review charge and claim edits by identifying correct assignment of Place of Service (POS) codes and ICD-10/CPT codes and modifiers while applying coding and billing guidelines per industry standards and/or specific client requests.
- Utilize payor policies to create internal edit and adjustment policies.
- Work claim denials and make any and all appropriate coding corrections.
- Work closely with the AR Coding Manager and AR Managers/Supervisors to maximize cash and minimize denials.
- Track claims and billing trends/issues and communicate them to management.
- Participate in group discussions including coding changes and education and client coding issues.
- Maintain knowledge of all coding changes, rules, and regulations.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations and state and federal standards and guidelines.
- Provide timely, accurate, and professional responses to internal, patient, and third party inquiries.
- Research and resolve complex issues and escalate issues to management.
- Report needed system updates to manager.
- Independently work special payor projects as assigned.
- Assist in training new team members.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, HS diploma/GED required.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
- Minimum of 3 years’ coding experience required, professional medical billing experience preferred.
- Advanced ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a healthcare setting.
- Advanced knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Advanced understanding of HIPAA compliance practices.
- Extensive knowledge of billing systems and electronic medical records (EPIC preferred).
- Proficient knowledge and a working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Full Time, Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM.
- $22 - $24 per hour, based on education and experience.
- Bi-Annual Bonus - Based on performance, paid out twice per year up to 10% of salary.
- Flexible Schedules - Three available shifts, summer hours, and early dismissal on Fridays.
- Remote Work - Semi-remote work available after successful completion of the 90 day introductory period.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off - 14 days per year; accrues per pay cycle and increases based on years of service.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life plans.
- 401K with employer match and additional incentives offered.
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