Patient Accounts Representative and Certified Coder

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick/W

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City seeks a Patient Accounts Representative and Certified Coder to join our Central Billing Office team. You will manage billing, collections, and coding support across physician services in a full-time day role.

The position requires Certified Professional Coder credentials (AAPC) and at least 1 year of relevant experience; strong payer communication is essential for resolving disputes and improving AR performance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in medical billing or coding.
• Certification as a Professional Coder (AAPC) required.
• Knowledge of payer processes and accounts receivable workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing and collections to manage accounts receivable for the CBO.
• Focus on charge review edits and provide coding support.
• Account follow-up and reconciliation.
• Resolve issues with payers and report trends in billing.

Skills

Billing & collections

Account reconciliation

Payer communication

Education

Certified Professional Coder (AAPC)

Job description

Job Description Saint Luke’s in Kansas City is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative and Certified Coder to join our team. You will perform a variety of functions related to managing accounts, coding, and charge reviews.

Shift Details

Monday- Friday Flexible Hours

• Perform billing and collections to manage accounts receivable for the SLHS Physician Enterprise Central Billing Office (CBO)
• Focus on charge review edits and provide coding support to the Physician Enterprise CBO Charge review
• Account follow-up and reconciliation
• Resolving issues with payers
• Identifying and reporting trends in billing or collections

This position requires a Certified Processional Coder certification

Why Saint Luke’s?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve.

Benefits

• Medical health plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year Cert Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Job Details

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes