Billing Coding Coordinator Radiation Oncology Full Time Days

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Billing/Coding Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Billing/Coding Coordinator is responsible for all front end technical, professional billing procedures, and modifier coding.
Responsibilities:

• Educates staff concerning compliant and comprehensive charge capture.
• Performs daily charge reconciliation, export, and monthly auditing of departmental charges.
• Works with CDH PFS in regards to any billing discrepancies.
• The Billing/Coding Coordinator is also responsible for reviewing demographic, employment and insurance data necessary for payment of radiation therapy treatment and verifies insurance coverage and benefits of our patients.
• May be asked to perform financial screening, making financial arrangements and advise self-pay patients on alternative ways to meet their financial obligation, including but not limited to financial hardship screening and payment plans.
• Duties include coordinating and overseeing day to day front office operations.
• Responsible for overseeing, training and scheduling of PSR staff.
• Responsible for implementation of policies and procedures, specific to front office protocol and process, as well as assisting in the improvement processes.

Qualifications
Required:

• Experience in healthcare billing/registration/accounting and overall patient financial counseling.
• Knowledge of Radiation Oncology CPT and ICD-9 experience, code capture through invoice preparation.
• EMR experience
• High school diploma

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or CCSP.
• CERT CODER

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.