Remote Medical Coder for Accurate Patient Billing

mercyurgentcare; Shepherdsville (KY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Coder for a remote position that must be located within Kentucky or Indiana, within a 2-hour drive from Shepherdsville, KY. The role focuses on accurate medical coding and seamless patient billing, requiring experience with various insurance guidelines and claim denials.

You will code daily, interact with patients and insurers, and support the billing team. Educational requirements include a high school diploma and coding certification if available; at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coding certificate preferred; two years coding experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and workers’ compensation billing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions or receive payments via phone daily.
• Code patient visits daily.
• Assist team with billing and insurance questions.
• Weekly billing of patient visits.
• Interact with insurance companies to resolve payment issues.
• File electronic insurance claims and appeals.
• Respond to denials of claims.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Coding preferred

Two years coding experience required

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Mercy Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Coder for a remote position that must be located within Kentucky or Indiana, within a 2-hour drive from Shepherdsville, KY. The role focuses on accurate medical coding and seamless patient billing, requiring experience with various insurance guidelines and claim denials.

You will code daily, interact with patients and insurers, and support the billing team. Educational requirements include a high school diploma and coding certification if available; at