Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

MedHQ, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored Major Medical

Employer sponsored Vision

Accidental Death and Disability insurance

Short term disability

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Generous paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

MedHQ, LLC is looking for a qualified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist to join their growing team. This remote position requires a candidate with at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines. Responsibilities include accurately coding patient encounters, submitting claims, following up on claims status, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Excellent communication and analytical skills are a must. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in medical billing and coding.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines.
• Proficiency in billing software and claim submission platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes accurately.
• Prepare and submit electronic and paper claims.
• Monitor claim status and resolve rejections.
• Post payments and reconcile billing amounts.
• Address insurance verification and demographic updates.
• Analyze and submit appeals for denied claims.
• Conduct reconciliation of accounts receivable.
• Maintain knowledge of billing regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Medical billing and coding experience

ICD-10 coding guidelines understanding

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Billing software

Job description

Trajectory RCS joined the MedHQ family in 2024 after enjoying 10 years as a well-established revenue cycle company with an annual growth rate of 40% to 50% and 150 employees. Together they now serve small hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery, and outpatient centers nationwide by optimizing healthcare cash flow through integration of both business office processes and clinical documentation.

MedHQ, LLC, is a fast growing, leading provider of consulting and technology–enabled expert services for outpatient healthcare. With a 97% long‑term client retention rate spanning over 20 years, MedHQ serves Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Surgical Hospitals, Physician Practices, and Hospital and Healthcare Outpatient Facilities nationwide. The MedHQ RITE Values—Respect, Innovation, Trust, and Energy—permeate all service line offerings with a unique personalized approach balancing exceptional transactional and emotional intelligence, and above all excellent customer service.

We believe our quality of service begins with our quality of team member. We offer exceptional benefits and working environments to exceptional employees. We are seeking a qualified medical billing and coding specialist. The qualified candidate will have 3* or more years of experience in medical billing and coding, be self‑motivated, and an excellent communicator, positive, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• ICD-10 Coding: Accurately assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes to patient encounters based on medical documentation and coding guidelines.
• Claim Submission: Prepare and submit electronic and paper claims to insurance payers in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and regulations.
• Claim Follow-Up: Monitor claim status, identify and resolve claim rejections, denials, and pending issues to expedite payment processing.
• Payment Posting: Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately into the billing system, reconciling payments with billed amounts and contractual agreements.
• Registration Issue Resolution: Address and resolve registration-related issues such as insurance verification, demographic updates, and eligibility discrepancies to ensure accurate billing and claims processing.
• Appeal Claims: Analyze denied claims, identify reasons for denials, and prepare and submit appeals to insurance payers for reconsideration.
• Reconciliation: Conduct regular reconciliation of accounts receivable, identifying discrepancies and taking necessary actions to resolve outstanding balances.
• Compliance: Maintain knowledge of current billing regulations, coding guidelines, and payer policies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medical billing and coding, with a strong understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines and procedures.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems, billing software, and claim submission platforms.
• Excellent understanding of insurance billing processes, including claim submission, follow‑up, and appeals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve billing and coding issues effectively.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, insurance payers, and internal stakeholders.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential or equivalent certification required.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored Major Medical
• Employer sponsored Vision
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Short term disability
• 4.5% 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Generous paid time off
• True opportunity for advancement

This job is a remote position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.