Sr. Medical Billing Code Compliance &Appeals Specialist $1000 Signing

This is a full-time In-Office Position, please do not apply if you are seeking Remote or Hybrid work only.

The Senior DME Billing Code Compliance and Appeals Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that our DME product complies with the billing codes and regulations set by Medicare and all federally funded payers. (Government Services). The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the DME supply industry and Medicare billing requirements including but not limited to: Medicare coverage policies, HCPC Level II Codes, Medicare billing guidelines, Medical documentation, Appeal process, Fraud and Abuse regulations, Communication with educating patients and providers, and being an expert in Compliance and auditing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine medical necessity requirements for all federally funded business, including supplies.
• Train internal staff (ISR) and field reps on medical necessity.
• Oversee medical necessity chart review for all federally funded orders and conduct re-training as necessary for Sales and internal staff (ISR), to ensure performance improvement.
• Submit claims to insurance companies, Medicaid, and Medicare following established guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest healthcare regulations, including changes in coding guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate appeals on all claim denials, communicating with CMS and other federally funded third party payors.
• Represent VQ in all commination to federally funded payors.
• Develop an appeals process for all federally funded appeals.
• Oversee audits and TPEs, coordinate with relevant departments (billing, ISR, sales, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely responses as well as implement necessary changes to policies and procedures for performance improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate case files, including gathering relevant medical records and legal documents, for presentation at ALJ hearings.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and healthcare providers to prepare compelling arguments and evidence for ALJ appeals.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients regarding billing and coding inquiries.
• Conduct regular audits of billing and coding practices to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Implement quality assurance processes to minimize coding mistakes and optimize reimbursement rates.
• Collaborate with other departments such as finance, legal, and compliance to ensure alignment of billing practices with organizational policies.

Qualifications/Competency:

• Analytical and Research Skills; The ability to analyze complex data and billing information including reviewing and auditing billing data to identify errors or discrepancies and implement corrective actions

• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: Well versed in regulatory requirement sand guidelines related to DME billing including Medicare regulations

• Communications Skills: Effective communication is essential for interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies

• Knowledge of Coding Standards: A deep understanding of various coding standards like HCPCS, ICD-10, and CPT codes is crucial. Adept at applying appropriate codes and ensuring that billing is accurate and compliant with federal and state regulations.

• Attention to Detail: Must have meticulous attention to detail to ensure that every piece of information is accurate and that all codes are appropriate.

Education/Experience:

• High school Diploma or GED required.

• Associate's Degree preferred

• Additional 2+ years related experience or equivalent of education plus directly related education, training and experience

• Prior experience in applying for billing codes with Medicare.

• Prior collections experience in a medical device workplace environment.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Typically interacts with staff, peers, senior management and external customers
• Ability to handle moderate to high stress
• Regularly required to sit, stand, move about, stoop, bend, reach, finger and grasp and to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Regularly must see and read computer displays and reports, PDA displays & cell phone displays
• Must regularly type and or enter data using computer keyboards.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided in order to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and tasks.

Certificates and Licenses:

• No special certificates, licenses or registrations are required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment is that of a typical office setting with controlled temperature and humidity. Noise levels are consistent and generally low to moderate.

**VQ OrthoCare is and 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, or status as a protected veteran.

***VQ OrthoCare is a participating E-Verify employer