Part-Time Billing Coding Specialist Certified

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness; Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness is seeking a part-time Billing Coding Specialist - Certified to transcribe patient histories with established medical codes. The role updates codes for services, prepares and submits claims, and tracks insurance payments.

You will also handle patient inquiries, payment plans, and collections when necessary. The position requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, DSM-IV, CPT-HCPCS, and prior billing experience in a health care setting, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree or Coding Certification required.
• Experience with medical/mental health claims processing.
• Ability to explain charges to patients professionally and empathetically.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze patient records to determine accurate codes.
• Assign correct diagnoses and procedure codes.
• Enter codes into management software.
• Bill insurance providers using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS.
• Track and manage claims and payment timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Telehealth readiness

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

Associates Degree in Healthcare or related field

Coding Certification (AC B/ACB accredited)

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: BILLING CODING SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED

DEPARTMENT: Administrative

SUPERVISOR: Finance Director

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES: N/A

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

JOB SUMMARY

As Billing Coding Specialist, using the established medical codes, transcribe patient history to be used by both health care providers and insurance companies. The Billing Coding Specialist updates the codes for services received and translates each code as it applies to the patient’s healthcare insurance provider; prepares the claims document and submits, organizes, and tracks all insurance claims making sure that the payment is received. In addition, the Billing Coding Specialist deals with customers in terms of answering questions, arranging payment plans, and handling collections if a payment never materializes.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Follow Willapa Behavioral Health Service Excellence Standards / Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures

1. Adhere to rules of confidentiality.
2. Respect and accommodate a diverse population.
3. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
4. Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology as determined by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Read and analyze patient records; obtain clarification on notes and charts to ensure accuracy.
2. Ensure all records are properly signed off on.
3. Assign the correct codes to all diagnoses and services.
4. Enter and organize the codes into the management software.
5. Be familiar with ICD-9-CM, ICPM, DSM-IV, and CPT-HCPCS coding systems; using the codes, bill the insurance providers.
6. Track patient data over multiple visits.
7. Manage detail, specifically coded information.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school degree
2. Well organized: have the ability to formulate and follow efficient working procedures and guidelines.
3. Experience with claims processing in a medical or mental health environment.
4. Experience billing and processing claims with public and private insurance.
5. Effectively explain all charges to patients and their families and remain professional and empathetic in the face of dispute over charges and payment.
6. Technologically savvy: up to date with technological developments in the field, especially as it relates to software developments.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR) and utilize telehealth and Microsoft office suite.
8. Undergo and pass criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency.
9. Meet requirements of agency’s drug free workplace policy.
10. Excellent customer service with a client focus.
11. Able to sit, stand and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds.
12. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
13. Able to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions.
14. Flexible to fill-in shifts if needed.
15. Other duties as assigned.
16. Meet the current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Coding Certification by an Accredited organization and/or Associates Degree