Coding Representative - Medical I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Coding Representative - Medical I in Florida. This Monday to Friday position runs from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Central and offers a pay rate of $22+ per hour.

Primary duties include applying CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to dictated pathology reports, addressing coding discrepancies with the accounts receivable team, and ensuring accurate, timely coding. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, an active AAPC CPC license, and at least 2 years of medical

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Must hold AAPC CPC license.
• Minimum 2 years of medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding using CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from dictated pathology reports.
• Responds to accounts receivable inquiries when coding discrepancies arise.
• Communicates with supervisors, billing reps, and others to ensure accurate flow of information.
• Follows department SOPs and completes special projects as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding experience

CPC license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AAPC CPC license

Job description

Job Description

Coding Representative - Medical I - Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Central

Pay range: $22+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Performs various clerical functions as requested by the manager or senior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Performs various clerical functions as requested by the supervisor or group lead
• Responsibilities include applying CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes by translating dictated pathology reports, in a timely and accurate manner
• Responds to accounts receivable department when coding discrepancies need reviewed due to payor denials
• Effectively communicates with superiors, peers, billing reps, and others, as appropriate, on regular basis, assuring proper flow of information
• Understand and follow all department and company SOP’s
• Perform special projects assigned by the manager

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Active and unrestricted AAPC CPC license
• 2+ years of experience in medical coding

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related work in billing or laboratory testing preferred

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team

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