FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House is seeking a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to coordinate agency accounts receivable, billing, and coding functions for Hospice and Palliative services for all payors. We believe in a professional team approach to promote the philosophy of palliative and hospice care concept.

This position works in collaboration with the Director of Finance, Billing & Coding Manager, Finance, and Clinical teams in coordinating medical billing, coding, and cash collections of the organization. Provide customer service to patients, families, and other professionals for questions in relation to billing and coding.

If you desire to use your medical billing and coding expertise at a recognized community-based hospice with a caring staff, send us your resume or apply in person:

FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.
Home of The Pickering House
282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Mission Statement: FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. promotes compassionate end-of-life care through a professional team approach. We strive to relieve suffering by providing comfort, support, and resources to meet the palliative and grief needs of the community.

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  Physical Setting: In-office environment. Driving may be required.
• Work Location: Offices located on main campus in Lancaster, Ohio. Service area coverage throughout Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, and surrounding counties.

$16 - $25 hourly

• Process and bill charges for all patients and all payors.
• Track and facilitate collection of Accounts Receivable and post payments.
• Review and analyze claim denials and past-due claims.
• Prepare patient statements, perform financial verification, and create financial hardship letters.
• Coordinate insurance verification of all third-party payors.
• Interpret medical information such as diseases or symptoms, diagnostic descriptions, and procedures into alphanumeric medical codes. Accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for all patients.
• Accurately record and enter alphanumeric medical codes into patient electronic medical records.
• Review/update timesheet subtypes.
• Verify beneficiary information for each visit/charge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
• Assist with gathering requested documentation for annual external financial audit.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

• The qualified candidate must demonstrate strong communication and social interaction skills, as well as, be a compassionate individual to work with other professionals and patients and families who face a vulnerable time in their lives.
• The ability to analyze and implement proper action is essential.
• Extensive computer skills are required.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with computerized patient accounting systems.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with business courses desired. Minimum 3 years experience in medical billing and coding, preferably in professional billing.
• Proficiency in billing and coding is required.
• Knowledge of the medical billing process is required; must have experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing.
• Coding certification preferred.

FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees, and community. We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

Team Player: A team is “we”. Our philosophy is We over me. We celebrate everyone’s success. Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions. Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs an “it’s not my job” attitude. Be forward-thinking and goal-oriented. Talk the talk, walk the walk.

Have Accountability/Follow-Through: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them. Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work. Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

Lead By Example: Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present. Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter. Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.