In Person Medical Coding and Billing Specialist (CPC or CPB required)

Alyeska Vascular Surgery LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking an In Person Medical Coding and Billing Specialist. This entry-level position requires a CPC certification and involves managing accounts receivable, handling patient billing, and ensuring compliance with AMA guidelines. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills along with familiarity in coding.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Professional Coder Certificate (CPC) from APPC required.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience navigating and managing AR required.
• Familiarity with vascular anatomy/coding/procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address A/R aging report under the direction of the Director.
• Consistently follow up on outstanding claims.
• Handle patient billing and accounts receivable.

Skills

Medical coding

Billing procedures

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree from accredited university

Job description

Overview

In Person Medical Coding and Billing Specialist (CPC or CPB required)

Responsibilities

• Address A/R aging report under the direction of the Director of the department
• Consistently follow up on outstanding claims to deduce timely payment from payer
• Handle patient billing and accounts receivable from payers
• Review new patient insurance to ensure accuracy
• Diligent review of AR reports, address rejections, medical records requests to support medical necessity, denials pursuant to AVS billing policy
• Review all denials for correction, execute corrections
• Coordinating insurance reimbursement of care providers
• Translating medical procedures into codes that can be translated by payers, other medical coders, and other medical facilities
• Ensure coding practices are within American Medical Association CPT/HCPCS guidelines
• Review VA authorization to ensure planned care coincides with authorization
• Serve as a point of contact for all billing questions stemming from providers, patients and office staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Possession of a current Professional Coder Certificate (CPC) from APPC required
• Familiarity with vascular anatomy/coding/procedures preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience navigating and managing AR required
• Superior communication & organizational skills required
• High school Diploma; associate's degree from accredited university preferred

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices