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Medical Billing & Coding Specialist – Primary Care
Location
Philippines
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$6 - $7 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist – Primary Care
Winning Assistants LLC
• Assign and review appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with payer requirements • Support providers with documentation-related coding questions • Assist in maintaining coding standards and best practices • Verify insurance information and patient eligibility • Assist with claim corrections, resubmissions, and appeals when necessary • Help optimize reimbursement and reduce claim denials • Maintain compliance with healthcare billing and coding regulations • Support general healthcare administrative workflows as needed • Assist with documentation and record management • Adapt to changing responsibilities as the clinic continues to grow • Collaborate with providers and team members to improve operational efficiency
Job Requirements
- Previous experience in medical billing and coding is required
- Strong understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Experience reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes
- Ability to identify coding discrepancies, documentation gaps, and compliance concerns
- Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement processes and claims management
- Experience working with insurance companies and payer guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Prior experience working with primary care practices is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with family medicine, internal medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, and routine outpatient visits
- Understanding of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding guidelines and documentation requirements
- Ability to review medical records and ensure documentation supports coding decisions
- Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and coding best practices
- Experience collaborating with providers to improve documentation quality
- Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable adapting to changing workflows and responsibilities
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with providers, clinical staff, and administrative team members
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Benefits
- Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.
- Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.
- HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.
- Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention.
- Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.
- Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.
- Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.
- Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.
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