Billing and Coding Specialist, Cancer Care Center, Full-Time, Brunswick

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Full-Time Billing and Coding Specialist to join our Cancer Care Center team in Brunswick, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing patient care using the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation. All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements and national patient safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes end of treatment procedures including charge reviews and chart audits.


• Receives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, and other parties regarding charges and/or billing discrepancies in an effective and professional manner, including all internal and external billing and coding requests.


• Effectively monitors billing reports to avoid inappropriate delays in coding and billing.


• Effectively communicates current and revised coding changes and clarifications to Medical Staff and department leadership.


• Stays abreast of current ambulatory surgery coding, billing, and reimbursement issues.


• Provides patient scheduling coordination and assistance as necessary.


• Responsible for a variety of financial duties including reviewing daily charges, payment posting, adjustment posting, patient financial counseling.


• Accurately assigns and/or reviews ICD-10-CM, CPT code, APC’s and DRG’s on all applicable patient encounters.  Performs these tasks within the requirements of the Centers of Medicaid & Medicare Services and other regulatory agencies. 


• Maintains the medical record system: establishes, retrieves and files patient records. Files medical reports, and assures appropriate distribution of pertinent patient information to referring physicians and preparation of copies for legal and other purposes.


• Works with Patient Financial Services department in the review and correction of claims that fail the pre-billing editing screens.


• Actively participates in the ongoing education of ancillary departments and Medical Staff members regarding coding regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

• 1- 3 years of secretarial experience required.


• Clerical experience in a medical or business office preferred.

Licensure

• Credentialed Coding Professional, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCS-P

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Positive interpersonal communication skills, computer literate, medical terminology, medical coding, ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, telephone, and computer), bookkeeping and filing.

Why Join Southeast Georgia Health System?

• Mission-driven organization committed to safe, high-quality, and accessible care


• Outstanding work-life balance in a coastal community with mild winters and natural beauty


• Strong culture of collaboration, professionalism, and respect


• Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement without a large-city commute


• Membership in Coastal Community Health, a regional partnership with Baptist Health focused on advancing care quality and value


• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:




• Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials


• Sign-on Bonuses may be available for full-time roles


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal employment laws. Applicants may review their rights in the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.