Per Diem Medical Coder — Psychiatry Billing & Audits

Westboroughbehavioral; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Westboroughbehavioral is seeking a Medical Office Coder to join their team in Westborough, Massachusetts. This per diem position requires the coder to accurately assign medical codes for billing purposes, perform audits, and ensure compliance with coding regulations. Applicants should have a High School degree and an Associate's Degree or Certificate in Medical Coding/CPC, alongside at least one year of coding experience, preferably in psychiatric services. The role offers benefits like 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Medical Coding/CPC required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM coding, anatomy and physiology.
• At least 1 year coding experience required, preferably with psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized medical classification software for coding.
• Review claims data and ensure compliance with legal and insurance rules.
• Conduct medical records research to resolve denied claims.
• Adhere to coding policies following industry standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT coding

Healthcare reimbursement methods

Education

High School degree

Associate's Degree or Certificate in Medical Coding/CPC

Job description

Westboroughbehavioral is seeking a Medical Office Coder to join their team in Westborough, Massachusetts. This per diem position requires the coder to accurately assign medical codes for billing purposes, perform audits, and ensure compliance with coding regulations. Applicants should have a High School degree and an Associate's Degree or Certificate in Medical Coding/CPC, alongside at least one year of coding experience, preferably in psychiatric services. The role offers benefits like 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage.