Healthcare Billing Coordinator: Claims, Coding & Cashflow

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPC credential

Medical terminology

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Billing software

Job description

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.