Coding Specialist

Talentify; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a healthcare billing and coding specialist to ensure accurate CPT and ICD-10 coding from patient records and to manage claims, denials, and payments. You will audit processes and collaborate with internal teams to maintain compliance with regulations.

The role requires CPA-certified coder credentials and prior healthcare billing experience, with strong organizational and communication skills to support patient and insurer inquiries.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder Certificate required.
• Associates Degree in Healthcare preferred.
• Previous healthcare billing, coding and follow-up experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage varying workload.

Responsibilities

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Develop and/or update master file of procedure and diagnosis codes.
• Update organization fee schedules as necessary.
• Work with billing and reimbursement staff to identify and correct claims.
• Assign proper CPT and ICD-10 codes from patient records for claims submission.
• Process patient accounts receivable, EOBs, denials and documentation requests.
• Post insurance and patient payments into the system.
• Perform internal audits of billing and reimbursement procedures.
• Perform internal chart audits for billing and coding accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors during organization audits.
• Comply with all organizational rules, regulations and procedures.
• Handle patient and insurer inquiries by phone.

Skills

Medical billing

Medical coding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Professional Coder Certificate

Associates Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Copier

FAX machine

Computer literacy

Job description

Summary

To use a knowledge of medical records coding rules, insurance and Federal, State and Municipal regulations and reimbursement rules. To have the ability to communicate clearly with personnel, patients, clients and insurance companies. To maintain and update coding and billing certification requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis. Any other duties as needed to drive to the vision fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
• Develop and/or update master file of procedure and diagnosis codes
• Update organization fee schedules as necessary
• Work with other members of the billing and reimbursement staff in identifying and correcting insurance claims
• Assign proper CPT and ICD-10 codes from the patient medical records for proper claims submission
• Process patient Accounts Receivable, insurance carrier Explanation of Benefits (EOB), denials and documentation requests as needed
• Post insurance and patient payments including any pertinent correspondence into the computer system
• Perform internal audits of billing and reimbursement procedures
• Perform internal chart audits for billing and coding accuracy
• Coordinate and cooperate with internal and/or external auditors during billing and organization audits
• Comply with all rules, regulations and procedures of the organization
• Process patient and insurance carrier telephone calls for account inquiries
• Perform any other job duties assigned by the Billing Department Manager or other Managerial Staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to:
Billing Manager

Supervises:
n/a

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education:
Certified Professional Coder Certificate

Preferred Education:
Associates Degree in Healthcare

Experience:
Previous healthcare billing, coding and follow-up experience, ability to operate copier, FAX machine and computer, must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, must have the ability to set priorities and manage varying workload

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Professional Coder Certificate required

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Preferred

Previous healthcare billing, coding and follow-up experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Professional Co

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