Certified Medical Coder

Medical Associates; Dubuque, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long/Short Term Disability

Job summary

Medical Associates is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join the Business Office team. The role focuses on configuring, maintaining, and processing claims and software to maximize accuracy and efficiency of claim payments.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days remote and 1 day in office. Responsibilities include reviewing denials, filing appeals, and assisting staff with coding and billing procedures.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply.
• Medical Coding training background required.
• Certification in RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA or CCS must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work system claims scrubber error queue, independently correcting errors before submission.
• Configure, research, test, and maintain claims software for maximum efficiency.
• Review denied claims after submission; file appeals and pursue payment, creating edits to reduce denials.
• Assist business office staff with coding and billing procedures.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Three to five years experience

Medical Coding training

Education

Two-year college degree

RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCA/CCS within 1 year

Tools

Claims software

CPT Coding

ICD-10 Coding

Job description

Medical Associates is looking for a Certified Medical Coder to join our Business Office team! In this role, you will configure, maintain, and process claims and software to maximize accuracy and efficiency of claimspayment.
Location: Hybrid 4 days home, 1 day in office
Schedule: Monday-Friday (1 day 7am – 5pm and 4 days 7am - 3:30pm)

Main Job Functions:

• Work system claims scrubber error queue, independently making decisions to correct error identified in the queue before submission of claim.
• Responsible for configuration, research, testing, and maintenance of claims software to ensure maximum efficiency of the product.
• Review denied claims after submission for correct data. File appeals with insurance companies, follow up for payment, and create edits to reduce additional denials.
• Assist the business office staff by answering questions and providing them with information to assist them in correct coding and billing procedures.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits Package includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Knowledge & Skills:
Experience: Three years to five years of experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply. Medical Coding training background required.
Education: Two-year college degree. Certification in one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, or CCS must be obtained within one year of hire.
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills: Claims software, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding.