Billing Coder II

About Us

Inform Diagnostics a Fulgent Genetics Company is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology dermatopathology urologic pathology hematopathology and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011 our parent entity Fulgent Genetics has evolved into a premier fullservice genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology anatomic pathology infectious and rare diseases and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective flexible testing options in conjunction with bestinclass service and support we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

Each Billing Coder II is responsible for documentation review coding and data abstracting of medical service documentation to ensure the company receives appropriate reimbursement and conforms to applicable guidelines and regulations. Patients and their needs are our primary focus so developing and sustaining productive member relationships is key to success.

Key Job Elements

• Research and assign pathology procedures (CPT) and diagnosis (ICD10CM) codes based on review of the entire medical record.
• Analyze and review detailed and highly complex code edits and transactions within Xifin/LIS.
• Provide support to the billing staff by resolving complex cases and issues as assigned.
• Codingrelated denial review for resolution.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of specialized educational materials.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding conventions guidelines and regulations governing government and thirdparty billing to ensure that coding and documentation meets regulatory guidelines and audit standards.
• Meet department quality and production standards.

Knowledge/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 years of medical coding experience OR 4 years of anatomic pathology coding experience required.
• Ability to proficiently use Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD10 codes to ensure reliable communication with all physicians insurance companies and other healthcare providers.
• Working knowledge of CPT HCPCS and ICD.
• Certified Professional Coder Certification CPC through AAPC.
• Demonstrated ability to abstract and assign all codes to pathology services performed.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
• Working knowledge of resolving codingrelated denials caused by MUE Edits CPT codes ICD codes or modifiers.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word Excel and Outlook and general working knowledge of the Internet for business use.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term qualified individual with a disability means an individual with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.

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