Slingsby & Huot Eye Associates is now hiring for a Certified Medical Coder. The Medical Coder is responsible for establishing, implementing, and coordinating documentation and coding processes of clinical and surgical outpatient services, as well as routine eye care. The Medical Coder will be responsible for coding for both our Rapid City location, and our outreach clinics.
Location/Schedule:
This position will work Monday-Friday, between 8:00am-5:00pm at our Rapid City location. This position will be in office.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive starting wage including a comprehensive benefits package with: 401K, health insurance, dental insurance as well as other comprehensive benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review clinical chart documentation to ensure the services coded by the physician team are properly documented, and coded.
- Assess operative notes for completeness and assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes to all outpatient surgical procedures.
- Post timely and accurate charges, including but not limited to, electronic claim processing of clinical charges, updating encounter set up, modifiers, diagnosis codes, in accordance with billing and coding guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge and remain current with changes in coding and billing regulations, insurance specific policies, as well as company policy and procedures. Create and maintain a reference library of coding, data entry, and reimbursement policies/procedures.
- Conduct provider chart reviews as directed by Billing supervisor per the company compliance policy, and following up on areas of improvement.
- Implement and oversee coding. Assist with and participate in documentation training for providers, clinical support, and revenue cycle teams.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with physicians, clinical support teams, revenue cycle team, and management regarding coding and documentation clarifications, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist Revenue Cycle teams with coding related needs including monitoring unbilled work lists for clinical and surgical services, supplying codes for accurate prior authorizations when requested, reviewing claim denials, and assisting the team in addressing patient coding and billing related inquiries.
- Identify areas of opportunity for improved documentation in the clinic, or efficiency in daily work, and coordinate training with the Billing Supervisor for purposes of team member professional development and revenue impacts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree (AA) from a two-year college or technical school preferred; and/or two to three years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
- Minimum of 3 years medical billing and coding experience.
- Coding certification required.
- Previous Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.
- Previous experience working with Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care insurance plans and procedures preferred.
- Proficient with computers. Including experience in Microsoft applications – word, excel, outlook, and previous experience with electronic claim filing and practice management software programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Medical office
- Private practice
Ability to Relocate:
- Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person