Medical Biller/Coder Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Medical Biller/Coder

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Starbrush Circle, Covington, LA 70433 Summary The Medical Biller/Coder possesses a valid medical coding certification (CPC) and has solid experience in accurately coding surgery related patient services. The Medical Biller/Coder will perform billing, coding, and collections tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review provider documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy. Codes patient services, enters appropriate CPT codes, and gathers modifiers from supporting documentation. Examine information about patient treatment, diagnosis, and procedures to ensure proper coding guidelines are met. Follow up on claim status to confirm whether accepted or denied at clearing house level. Researches and corrects all rejections at the clearing house level. Monitor and advise on how to optimize billing, coding, and collection procedures to improve the efficiency of the billing and collection processes. Analyze trends impacting charges, coding, collection, and accounts receivable and advise or take appropriate action to optimize processes and procedures. Performs other duties as directed or assigned. Qualifications Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) is required Minimum 3-5 years medical coding experience — surgery coding knowledge required Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, billing processes, and matching insurance documentation to support the coding process Ability to effectively understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions in English. Must read, write, and speak English fluently to ensure clear work-related communication and patient safety. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Complete understanding of and working experience using various medical billing software and systems