Cardiology Preauth & Coding Specialist

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Preauth Coord/Coding/Insurance Biller for the Cardiology service. This full-time daytime position supports pre-authorization, coding, and billing processes within a busy cardiology clinic.

You will collect authorization information, verify coverage, file claims, follow up with insurers, and communicate with patients. Requires ICD-9-CM coding experience, medical terminology training, and strong interaction with physicians and office staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college prep or vocational training preferred.
• Pre-authorization experience required.
• Minimum two years ICD-9-CM coding experience.
• Strong communication with insurance carriers and patients.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collect pre-authorization information and verify coverage for admissions.
• Converse with insurers/review agencies and relay information to hospital departments.
• Prepare and accurately code hospital charge sheets daily; input charges and verify accuracy.
• File electronic claims and run insurance reports each morning.
• Call insurers to follow up on payments or denials; arrange patient payment plans.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Scheduling, Registration, Business Office, and Administration to ensure smooth processes.

Job description

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Preauth Coord/Coding/Insurance Biller for the Cardiology service. This full-time daytime position supports pre-authorization, coding, and billing processes within a busy cardiology clinic.

You will collect authorization information, verify coverage, file claims, follow up with insurers, and communicate with patients. Requires ICD-9-CM coding experience, medical terminology training, and strong interaction with physicians and office staff.