Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Full-time Work Location: Qatar

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com.

Job Description

The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist is responsible for reviewing patient medical records, accurately assigning/verifying codes based on procedures provided, and assisting in receivables through research on unpaid claims.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reviews medical records and assigned outpatient and professional fee medical codes, using the current Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding (HCPCS).
2. Works with contracted facilities to resolve conflicts in invoices and assigned outpatient/professional fee medical codes.
3. Collaborates with local physicians and medical facilities to ensure accuracy of coding information and report missing or incomplete documentation.
4. Remains abreast of coding knowledge and follows regulatory requirements by continuing education requirements for certification and maintaining working knowledge of on-going changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes.
5. Stays up to date on billing and coding knowledge as well as Electronic Health Record system (EHR) by actively participating in internal training conducted by Medical Coding and Billing Supervisor.
6. Ensures protection of private health and personal information and adheres to all HIPAA and PCI compliance regulations for monitoring billing and coding-related data.
7. Actively participates in day-to-day team discussions to improve processes.
8. Serves as a resource regarding insurance resolutions and coding questions.
9. Completes additional duties as assigned by project leadership as needed.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Experience with electronic medical records and billing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Required Competencies:

Works well under pressure. Team player. Attention to detail. Excellent communicator.

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in coding, billing, or collections. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Required Qualifications:

Certification in Medical Coding or Billing and Coding Specialist. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. ADP II Clearance.

Required Languages:

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Physical Requirements:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

On call requirements as part of a rotation if required. This position is unaccompanied. Ability to obtain a base security clearance is required. Must be able to relocate to Qatar for the duration of the contract. A valid passport in Country of Record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Doha, Qatar * Full-time