Ophthalmic Coding Specialist – Retina Billing Expert

Retina Consultants of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off & 8 holidays + floating

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Texas seeks an Ophthalmic Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate sequencing per payer rules. You will review medical records, resolve chart issues, and support billing processes in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Two years in a medical office with CPT/ICD-10 coding experience is preferred; ophthalmic coding and scribe certification are a plus. Office location at Spurs Lane, San Antonio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office, preferably ophthalmology.
• Experience in medical billing and knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding required.
• Scribe certification preferred.
• Ophthalmic coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD and CPT codes.
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly per requirements.
• Accurately documents chart errors according to practice protocols.
• Code minor and major surgical procedures (intravitreal injections/retina surgeries).
• Assist with initiating billing and re-billing for various procedures using CPT/ICD coding.
• Conduct internal chart audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing inquiries.
• Respond to insurer inquiries in company systems.
• Monitor aging accounts to identify delinquencies.
• Handle business office calls as needed.
• Represent the practice professionally to patients and staff.

Skills

OPH eye terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

HIPAA knowledge

NextGen EHR

Nextech

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

NextGen EHR

Nextech

Job description

Retina Consultants of Texas seeks an Ophthalmic Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate sequencing per payer rules. You will review medical records, resolve chart issues, and support billing processes in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Two years in a medical office with CPT/ICD-10 coding experience is preferred; ophthalmic coding and scribe certification are a plus. Office location at Spurs Lane, San Antonio.