BILLING AND CODING SPECIALIST - HOME INFUSION

EAMC MISSION

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to Home Infusion pharmacy and nursing staff, referring physicians and their offices, and other Home Infusion revenue cycle team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience

N/A

Required Registration/License/Certification

Given the scope of RCM tasks under one individual, AAPC 's Certified Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Professional Biller (CPB) dual certification will be required within 12 months of hire

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

1 year or more professional coding experience

Home Infusion coding experience

Preferred Registration/License/Certification

N/A

Other Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, etc., for coding compliance and maintenance of CEUs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.

Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.

Strong time management and critical thinking skills.