Certified Professional Coder (CPC) & Medical Biller

Equiliem specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 5 years running by our employees and client partners.
Summary of Need:
Experienced Medical Biller and Certified Professional Coder for multi-specialist ambulatory and surgical practices. Requires active coding, specifically surgical coding and billing for at least 3 years. Strong knowledge of change entry and the assignment of ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT procedure codes, modifiers (when applicable). Solid knowledge on denials and follow up on insurance claims.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Requires active coding, specifically surgical coding and billing for at least 3 years.
• Review and analyze medical records and patient information to assign appropriate diagnosis, evaluation and management and procedure codes.
• Collaborates with providers to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Follow up on claims, including tracking denials, resolving underpayments in a timely manner. managing refunds, and filing appeals
• Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of surgery coding and billing.
• Ability to submit charges in a timely manner.
• Charge reconciliation.
• Analyzing charges and/or coding information and reporting to physicians.
• Solid Knowledge of insurance.
• Experience navigating insurance company web sites.
• Must be able to work with multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure while handling multiple priorities, while meeting deadlines.
• Detailed oriented and solid problem solving and investigative skills a must

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Education: Associate Degree
• Requires active coding, specifically surgical coding and billing for at least 3 years.
• Minimum 3 years of multi-specialty physician practice coding and auditing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes and insurance policies.
• Strong communication, follow up and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate EMR and Microsoft application experience.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Schedule/Contract Length:

• Monday to Friday
• 8am to 4pm
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with possibility of an extension or temp to perm. Which will depend on the facility need and your attendance and performance.