Are you an experienced Denial Management Specialist, Medical Coder, or Revenue Cycle Professional looking to make an impact in healthcare reimbursement? We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with expertise in medical coding, claims appeals, denial resolution, ICD-10, CPT coding, and insurance reimbursement.
In this role, you will investigate denied claims, correct coding issues, submit appeals, and collaborate with providers and billing teams to maximize reimbursement and reduce payment delays. This is an excellent opportunity for a coding professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys solving complex billing challenges

Requirements and Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Minimum 2 years of medical billing and accounts receivable experience within a physician practice
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment preferred
Minimum 3 years of physician coding experience in a multi-specialty healthcare setting
Experience with denial management, appeals processing, claims correction, and reimbursement recovery

Certifications

CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPCH, CCS-P, or equivalent coding certification required
Ability to maintain annual certification requirements

Technical Skills

Working knowledge of:

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
CPT coding and documentation guidelines
Medicare regulations and AMA coding standards
Commercial insurance and third-party payer requirements
Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
Practice Management Systems
Claims management and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) platforms


Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Review, investigate, and resolve denied claims from commercial, government, and contracted payers
Analyze medical records to ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT code assignment and sequencing
Correct coding errors and resubmit claims to reduce reimbursement delays
Process claim appeals and follow denials through resolution
Perform validation and follow-up activities on denials received through EDI systems
Collaborate with providers, insurance representatives, charge posters, and collections teams to gather supporting documentation
Identify coding and denial trends impacting reimbursement and escalate findings to leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert for coding-related denial management activities
Conduct retrospective audits of patient accounts and update demographic information as needed
Resolve routine coding issues and recommend training opportunities for providers and staff
Stay current on federal, state, Medicare, Medicaid, and payer regulations affecting reimbursement
Support special projects, staff education, and revenue cycle improvement initiatives
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and all applicable regulations
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement programs
Utilize EHR and practice management systems to support daily operations

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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