Billing Coordinator

Lifepoint Health Careers; Hickory (NC); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Descripción de la vacante

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Billing Coordinator in Hickory, NC to support Central Billing Office activities and ensure timely, accurate submission of claims.

You will process electronic and paper claims, post payments, verify eligibility, and handle collections while maintaining compliance and patient account accuracy. The role emphasizes CPT/ICD coding knowledge, credentialing experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; healthcare billing experience is required or preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• CPC or equivalent coding/billing credential preferred; medical terminology desired.
• Provider Credentialing experience preferred.
• Central Billing Office proficiency test completion preferred.
• Certified Professional Biller certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year working in insurance and collecting unpaid accounts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate Central Billing Office activities related to ensuring the collection of funds for all billable services so that goals are met in Bad Debts, AR Days and Cash collections.
• Submission of electronic and paper claims (qOD), processing Patient.
• Statements (qW), posting of electronic payments (within 72 hrs of receipt) are the main activities within this coordination responsibility.
• Verify all claims are submitted timely and accurately.
• Demonstrate understanding of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for all practice specialties.
• Verify and communicate eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibilities for any assigned accounts.
• Perform special projects related to billing and collection efforts.
• Assist with posting charges, payments, and adjustments to accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Understanding of federal compliance issues related to billing and collections.
• Keep supply expenses at or below those budgeted.
• Develop a relationship with third party payers and vendors to ensure cash flow is maximized.

Conocimientos

CPC credential

Medical terminology

MS Word

MS Excel

Educación

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Herramientas

Billing software

Descripción del empleo

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.

How you'll contribute

A Billing Coordinator coordinates daily billing and electronic posting functions.

ABilling Coordinatorwho excels in this role:

• Coordinate Central Billing Office activities related to ensuring the collection of funds for all billable services so that goals are met in Bad Debts, AR Days and Cash collections
• Submission of electronic and paper claims (qOD), processing Patient
• Statements (qW), posting of electronic payments (within 72 hrs of receipt) are the main activities within this coordination responsibility
• Verify all claims are submitted timely and accurately
• Demonstrate understanding of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for all practice specialties
• Verify and communicate eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibilities for any assigned accounts
• Perform special projects related to billing and collection efforts
• Assist with posting charges, payments, and adjustments to accounts with a high degree of accuracy
• Understanding of federal compliance issues related to billing and collections
• Keep supply expenses at or below those budgeted
• Develop a relationship with third party payers and vendors to ensure cash flow is maximized

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Available for full and part time employees to further education.

Applicants should have :

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher preferred
• CPC or equivalent coding/billing credential preferred, and medical terminology desired
• Provider Credentialing experience preferred
• Central Billing Office proficiency test completion preferred
• Certified Professional Biller certification preferred
• Minimum of one year working in insurance and collecting unpaid accounts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically MS Word and MS Excel

EEOC Statement

" Frye Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Frye Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."