Billing Coding Specialist
Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness, Long Beach, WA, United States
Overview
As Billing Coding Specialist, using established medical codes, transcribe patient history for use by health care providers and insurance companies. Update codes for services and translate codes to the patient’s health care insurance provider; prepare claims documents, submit, organize, and track all insurance claims to ensure payment is received. Handle customer inquiries, arrange payment plans, and manage collections if a payment does not materialize. Job Details
JOB TITLE:
BILLING CODING SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT:
Administrative SUPERVISOR:
Chief Financial Officer EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
Non-Exempt SUPERVISES:
N/A Essential Functions
Read and analyze patient records; obtain clarification on notes and charts to ensure accuracy. Ensure all records are properly signed off on. Assign the correct codes to all diagnoses and services. Enter and organize the codes into the management software. Be familiar with ICD-9-CM, ICPM, DSM-IV, and CPT-HCPCS coding systems; using the codes, bill the insurance providers. Track patient data over multiple visits. Manage detail, specifically coded information. General Requirements
Follow Willapa Behavioral Health Service Excellence Standards / Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures Adhere to rules of confidentiality. Respect and accommodate a diverse population. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff. Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology as determined by management. Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High school degree Well organized: have the ability to formulate and follow efficient working procedures and guidelines. Effectively explain all charges to patients and their families and remain professional and empathetic in the face of dispute over charges and payment. Technologically savvy: up to date with technological developments in the field, especially as it relates to software developments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR) and utilize telehealth and Microsoft Office suite. Undergo and pass criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency. Meet requirements of agency’s drug free workplace policy. Excellent customer service with a client focus. Able to sit, stand and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Able to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions. Flexible to fill-in shifts if needed. Other duties as assigned. Meet the current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers. Preferred Qualifications
Coding Certification by an Accredited organization and/or Associates Degree
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As Billing Coding Specialist, using established medical codes, transcribe patient history for use by health care providers and insurance companies. Update codes for services and translate codes to the patient’s health care insurance provider; prepare claims documents, submit, organize, and track all insurance claims to ensure payment is received. Handle customer inquiries, arrange payment plans, and manage collections if a payment does not materialize. Job Details
JOB TITLE:
BILLING CODING SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT:
Administrative SUPERVISOR:
Chief Financial Officer EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
Non-Exempt SUPERVISES:
N/A Essential Functions
Read and analyze patient records; obtain clarification on notes and charts to ensure accuracy. Ensure all records are properly signed off on. Assign the correct codes to all diagnoses and services. Enter and organize the codes into the management software. Be familiar with ICD-9-CM, ICPM, DSM-IV, and CPT-HCPCS coding systems; using the codes, bill the insurance providers. Track patient data over multiple visits. Manage detail, specifically coded information. General Requirements
Follow Willapa Behavioral Health Service Excellence Standards / Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures Adhere to rules of confidentiality. Respect and accommodate a diverse population. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff. Work on-site as necessary or remotely using telehealth technology as determined by management. Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High school degree Well organized: have the ability to formulate and follow efficient working procedures and guidelines. Effectively explain all charges to patients and their families and remain professional and empathetic in the face of dispute over charges and payment. Technologically savvy: up to date with technological developments in the field, especially as it relates to software developments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency to document in the electronic medical record (EMR) and utilize telehealth and Microsoft Office suite. Undergo and pass criminal background check upon initial employment and any subsequent checks required by the agency. Meet requirements of agency’s drug free workplace policy. Excellent customer service with a client focus. Able to sit, stand and move for long hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Able to drive in daylight, darkness, and typical Northwest weather conditions. Flexible to fill-in shifts if needed. Other duties as assigned. Meet the current Washington health care vaccination requirements for health care workers. Preferred Qualifications
Coding Certification by an Accredited organization and/or Associates Degree
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