Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

AAPC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Optical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Coverage

Job summary

AAPC in Portland, OR is seeking a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist to join a busy office handling the revenue cycle for a high volume of patient visits and services.

You will code medical services, review documentation for accurate coding and billing, submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers, post payments and adjustments, follow up on outstanding claims, and explain insurance coverage and patient responsibility to patients.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in billing and coding.
• Knowledge of medical billing and coding basics.
• Understanding of insurance processes and payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Code medical services, diagnoses, and treatments in the charting system
• Review documentation to ensure services are accurately coded and billed
• Submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance providers
• Post insurance payments and adjustments
• Follow up on outstanding claims and balances
• Collect and process patient payments
• Prepare patient cost estimates based on recommended testing and treatment plans
• Explain expected insurance coverage and patient financial responsibility
• Work closely with providers and office staff to resolve billing and coding issues
• Maintain accurate patient and billing records

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical billing

Medical coding

Insurance processes

Job description

Medical Billing And Coding Specialist

Join a busy medical office supporting the billing and coding process for a high volume of patient visits and services. This role is a great fit for someone with strong attention to detail who understands medical billing, coding, and insurance processes and enjoys managing the full revenue cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Code medical services, diagnoses, and treatments in the charting system
• Review documentation to ensure services are accurately coded and billed
• Submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance providers
• Post insurance payments and adjustments
• Follow up on outstanding claims and balances
• Collect and process patient payments
• Prepare patient cost estimates based on recommended testing and treatment plans
• Explain expected insurance coverage and patient financial responsibility
• Work closely with providers and office staff to resolve billing and coding issues
• Maintain accurate patient and billing records

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance
• Optical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Coverage