Certified Medical Coder at MA Healthcare Events in Dubuque, Iowa

Job description

• Medical Associates is looking for a Certified Medical Coder to join our Business Office team! In this role, you will configure, maintain, and process claims and software to maximize accuracy and efficiency of claims payment.
• Location: Hybrid 4 days home, 1 day in office
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (1 day 7am – 5pm and 4 days 7am - 3:30pm)

Responsibilities

• Work system claims scrubber error queue, independently making decisions to correct error identified in the queue before submission of claim.
• Responsible for configuration, research, testing, and maintenance of claims software to ensure maximum efficiency of the product.
• Review denied claims after submission for correct data. File appeals with insurance companies, follow up for payment, and create edits to reduce additional denials.
• Assist the business office staff by answering questions and providing them with information to assist them in correct coding and billing procedures.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements

• Experience: Three years to five years of experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply. Medical Coding training background required.
• Education: Two-year college degree. Certification in one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, or CCS must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Other Skills: Claims software, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding.

Skills

Required

• Medical Coding training background
• Claims software
• CPT Coding
• ICD-10 Coding

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.