Medical Coder

Mercy Urgent Care•Shepherdsville, KY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Coding Specialist ensures the accuracy of medical coding. We are looking for a routine task oriented, quick learner who treats our patients and staff with the utmost respect and “customer love”. If you are a certified coder, who enjoys working methodically and accurately, this is the job for you.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills by phone or in person
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and Workers’ Compensation insurance billing guidelines.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
Previous experience with claims, payment posting, denials and appeals and coding.
This is a "work from home" position and therefore, you must be able to work full days with no interruptions.
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years coding experience required
Constant periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Constant use of hands for typing.
At least 50% of the day requires speaking by phone.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Coding preferred

Responsibilities

Daily interaction over the phone with patients/customers to answer questions or receive payments.
Daily coding of patient visits.
Assisting team members with billing and insurance questions.
Weekly billing of patient visits through employee rotation pattern.
Daily phone interaction with insurance companies to resolve issues with payments.
Filing electronic insurance claims, appeals
Responding to denials of claims