Billing and Coding Coordinator 

Location: Davenport Cancer Clinic 

Schedule: Dayshift, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Summary 

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Billing and Coding Coordinator. 

As a Billing and Coding Coordinator at MercyOne, you will be responsible for day-to-day administrative functions not limited to: business operations, patient billing, prescription card through-put, accounting functions and medical record maintenance.  Primary responsibility for the enrollment of infusion patients into a prescription card program.  This includes but is not limited to: personal one-on-one application completion, submission of applications and claims to drug companies and tracking patient encounters for qualifying events.  Will assist with obtaining and documenting patients' insurance coverage and precertification or authorization requirements.  Will assist with collection of co-payments and deductibles, conduct follow-up on accounts, as well as verify and document insurance coverage for patients served through the service to include the charge masters.  Will assist with follow-up of any/all billing inquiries in conjunction with the GHS Financial Services Department(s).  Assigns CPT codes to infusions and procedures for billing and financial purposes.  Will have knowledge of medical record documentation to support system-wide accurate coding, billing and compliance by external regulatory agencies.  Will ensure all activities support the philosophies and standards of Genesis Health System with respect to all applicable pillars.

General Requirements:

Education: 2 year college program or equivalent experience

Experience: More than 2 years experience required.

Field Of Study: Business, Finance, Health Information Management, or related field

Special Training: Experience with and knowledge of but not limited to: Billing, A/R, insurance verification, ICD and CPT coding, revenue cycle, and charge capture.  Medical terminology knowledge.

Training Preferred: Coding experience.  Knowledge of and experience using local/national coverage determinations.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Conditions: There is very limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics may occur but the physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk.  No safety equipment or unusual precautions are required.  The amount of time the employee may experience these minor adverse conditions would be limited to 10% or less of the work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: None

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.