Heaton Eye Associates

Revenue Cycle Coding Specialist

Location: Tyler, Tx

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Revenue Cycle, the Revenue Cycle Billing/Coding Specialist plays a crucial role in the billing process, ensuring accurate medical coding and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. This position supports efficient revenue operations and helps maintain the high standard of service Heaton Eye Associates provides to its patients.

About Heaton Eye Associates

For over 40 years, Heaton Eye Associates has served East Texas’ vision needs with state-of-the-art technology and world-class procedures. We were the first in East Texas to offer LASIK laser vision correction and have performed tens of thousands of procedures since its inception.

Our surgeons provide a wide range of premium lenses, including Symfony Extended Depth of Focus, PanOptix®, Vivity®, and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens—the only lens implant allowing patients to preview and adjust vision after cataract surgery. We also offer EVO ICL for freedom from contacts and glasses. Our team includes the area’s only fellowship-trained Pediatric Specialist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, providing cosmetic, medical, and reconstructive surgery, along with cutting-edge aesthetic services.

At Heaton Eye Associates, we are committed to maintaining leadership in ophthalmology through advanced technology, comprehensive patient care, and continuous innovation.

About the Area

Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview, and Athens offer a variety of year-round activities for the entire family. Longview is rich in Texas history and culture, Tyler is surrounded by 25 premier lakes for fishing and boating, and Athens combines small-town charm with the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.

Experience & Education

• Minimum 4 years coding or billing experience required
• Prefer 3 years of ophthalmology charge coding experience
• CPC required, OCS preferred also
• High School diploma or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Upload previous day’s charges into billing software
• Review and correct edits as needed
• Post surgery charges for physicians as required
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of billed services
• Generate daily reports
• Utilize ICD-10 coding systems to ensure proper billing
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and coding changes
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• General knowledge of practice management software (NextGen preferred)
• Proven experience in medical billing or coding
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with healthcare staff
• Positive attitude, dependable, and multi-task oriented

Benefits

• Affordable Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)

JOB CODE: 102