Medical Biller/Coder

American Eye Associates; Chula Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Low-cost dental and vision

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

American Eye Associates in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a full-time Biller/Coder to support on-site billing for our Ophthalmology practice. This role will work at our Chula Vista location and provide billing support to the corporate office and satellite clinics.

Ideal candidates have ophthalmology claims experience and are proficient with CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS, modifiers, and denial resolution. The position requires accuracy, efficiency, and a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS and modifiers for billing.
• Experience with healthcare receivables, insurance claims, denial and appeal processing.
• Knowledge of CMS, OIG, and insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• On-site billing support at Chula Vista location.
• Support corporate office and satellite clinics with billing tasks.
• Submit appeals and review insurance correspondence for accurate reimbursement.
• Navigate insurance portals and track claims using Allscripts work queues.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and organizational policies.

Skills

CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS coding

Modifier usage

Denial resolution

Claims processing

Allscripts experience

Tools

Allscripts

Job description

Our growing Ophthalmology practice has a vacancy for a Full Time Biller/ Coder role. This role will work on-site in our Chula Vista location and provide billing support to the corporate office as well as other satellite clinics. The ideal candidate has experience working in a collections role for an ophthalmology practice. This person will thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and can multi-task while keeping a superb professional demeanor.

The role will report to the Billing Manager.

What do we need?

We are seeking a talented and proficient Claims Denial Resolution Specialist/ Coder to join our growing team. At American Eye Associates we provide our Specialists the opportunity to learn, be challenged, and grow your career within the Revenue Cycle industry. Ideal candidates will possess claims processing experience and a competitive desire to maximize returns.

What will you provide?

• Understanding and proficient use of medical billing guidelines and regulations. Knowledge of regulations as set forth by CMS, OIG, commercial insurances and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, as well as appropriate modifier usage for Coding and billing
• Experience with healthcare receivables, insurance claims, denial, and appeal processing
• Uses Allscripts work queues to track # claims touched and outstanding claims to process
• Recognizes when additional assistance is needed to resolve claims and escalates appropriately and timely through defined communication and escalation channels.
• Meets quality assurance and productivity standards for timely and accurate denial resolution in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding Patient Health Information (PHI) as well as follows HIPAA regulations.
• Submit appeal to insurances and medical groups
• Answer and review pertinent insurance correspondence to insure complete and accurate reimbursement on claims
• Knowledge and skill navigating insurance portals
• Willing to work on-site

Our organization offers excellent benefits to include 100% paid employee health insurance premiums, low cost dental and vision options, life insurance, disability, 401k, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time accruals, fun holiday events and gatherings and more!