Medical Coder

Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay is a fast-paced and well established orthopaedic practice with 9 locations. We are looking for a well-rounded Medical Coder with experience in medical billing preferred.

The position is located at 13837 Circa Crossing Drive, Lithia FL 33547.

Job Duties:

• Billing & coding accurate electronic and paper claims to insurance or patient
• Reviews clinical documentation to ensure support for codes billed
• Edit appropriate modifier usage & diagnosis codes for accurate claims submission
• Reviews all rejected claims for corrections
• Applying patient payments to claims created
• Answer inbound billing phone calls as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and financial information.
• Adheres to company policy in maintaining an acceptable attendance/tardy record
• Processing patient credit card payments and posting to accounts.
• The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced, information-rich environment, where attention to detail and accuracy are essential. The ability to effectively multi-task is a must. Prior orthopaedic experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years’ experience in medical billing and collections
• CPC-A or CPC Certification
• Knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, CPT and ICD-10codes, payor contracts and plans
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
• Detail and customer service oriented
• eClinical Works experience a plus
• We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Manual dexterity needed for using a ten-key calculator and/or computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a well-established, privately-owned Orthopaedic practice.

** All applicants will be subject to pre-employment background screening and all offers will be contingent on a satisfactory background report.**

**Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay equal Opportunity Employer. OMGTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need**'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
• Medical coding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Professional Coder (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lithia, FL (Required)

Work Location: In person