NCMGMA Job Posting #4166

Position Title: Medical Coder
Practice: Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Location: Hybrid - Mooresville, NC

Position Description:

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology is looking to hire a full-time Medical Coder. This position will be based out of the Mooresville office with the ability to work remote. In this position you will review and code hospital and office charges in the practice management system.

Essential Functions:

  • Assists staff with general questions regarding coding.
  • Identifies and resolves work problems to ensure quality patient service.
  • Ensures that office supplies and equipment are maintained appropriately.
  • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
  • Keeps current with health care trends and practices.
  • Codes all charges (hospital, facility and/or office).
  • Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
  • Provides thorough, timely and accurate review of ICD-10 and/or CPT code assignments with physician.
  • Compiles reports, maintains A/R data.
  • Reviews and resolves insurance denials by examining the provider documentation.
  • Other general office duties as assigned by Billing Office Administrator.

Requirements:

Experience:

  • Minimum one year general office experience and minimum one year coding and/or billing experience within a health care organization.
  • Experience working directly with physicians.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT procedure coding practices, rules and industry standards.
  • Experience coding gastroenterology a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Coding Certification required.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position including but not limited to:
  • Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and applications.
  • Knowledge of medical and surgical coding and billing: CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10 Codes, modifiers, etc. (Colon/Rectal/Gastroenterology knowledge a plus).
  • Knowledge of billing office policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Skills in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data.

Salary/Benefits:

  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Paid holidays.
  • Employee health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401K and Profit-Sharing Plan.

How to Apply:

Please respond to [email protected].