Medical Coder - CPC or CPC-A

This position is fully in office Mon- Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Flexible Hours) Transitioning to Hybrid after training.

Address: 1929 W Lone Cactus Dr, Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Pathology Billing Services is owned by one of the largest groups of pathology providers in the state of Arizona. The physicians practice at many hospitals and healthcare systems in Arizona. At Pathology Billing Services we provide the group with their medical billing and coding needs.
Pathology Billing Services is excellent for individuals with various ranges of experience in Medical Billing and Coding. Those who possess attention to detail, dependability, teamwork, and are ready to learn and accept a challenge, would be good candidates.

As a Certified Medical Coder you would be working in a multitask environment with Pathology patient accounts. It is the responsibility of the coder to accurately abstract and assign CPT/ICD-10 codes based on the finalized pathology report. The coder will identify missing information and follow up as necessary to ensure complete documentation is in place for all billable charges.

Essential job functions include:

• Review charges in our billing software for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete coding tasks with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interpret Pathology reports
• Verify and apply appropriate modifier(s), ICD-10, and CPT code(s)
• Ensure all charges are captured and billed out in a timely manner
• Review and resolve unpriced coding system edits
• Review and resolve coding related clearinghouse rejections
• Provide timely responses to coding inquiries from our AR department
• Maintain a working knowledge of AMA and CPT guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of Medical Billing and/or Coding Experience
• Current CPC or CPC-A certification required through AAPC
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Previous Pathology Experience is a plus
• Detail Oriented
• Dependable
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and diverse priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines as required
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Knowledge of standard office equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds and sit for long periods of time

The work environment: characteristics described here are representative of those individuals and employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Pathology Billing Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. PBS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

Pathology Billing Services, LLC, offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program provides a comprehensive array of services to our employees including, but not limited to health insurance (Primarily covered by the company), dental insurance (100% covered by the company) vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions (401k), & flexible spending account (FSA).