Spec, Medical Coding & Billing

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This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.

Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist will review medical records to ensure claims are properly documented and coded as well as coordinate and execute processes of medical billing for our Respiratory Health products. The position is responsible for ensuring business practices follow government regulations and abide by carrier specific acceptable HCPCS and ICD-10 coding standards. This consists of all billing activities including initial, re‑authorization, and purchases across all lines of business (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care Organizations).

This is a full-time hybrid position where the candidate would report to the St. Paul office three days a week, Monday through Friday. The hours of operation are 8:30am - 5pm.

• Complete review of medical records to ensure the ICD-10 diagnosis used for billing is properly documented.
• Complete quality review of patient records to ensure they are comprehensive, in compliance with each payer’s rules and regulations, and billed accurately.
• Adhere to month-end accounting deadlines for revenue and claim processing including selecting orders, generating claim files, submitting EDI files to clearinghouse, printing claims, attaching claim documentation, and mailing.
• Reference coding guidelines and reimbursement policies/procedures to keep current with changes in regulations, insurance specific policies, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with and provide feedback to Revenue Cycle Management and Managed Care colleagues to ensure accurate claims processing and documentation within company systems.
• Perform other project and duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Coding Certification required; ICD‑10 coding experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare environment required; associates degree or higher may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Experience working with high‑dollar DME preferred.
• Billing database software experience required.
• Clearinghouse and payer portal experience preferred.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $49,600 to $68,200 annually.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k)…