Coder I

Community Medical Center; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Financial protection & PTO

Educational assistance & 401(k)

Employee well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist who resides in Montana. This full-time, Monday–Friday role focuses on coding and billing, applying ICD diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS codes, data entry, claims worklists, denial review, and cross-functional revenue cycle tasks in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be CPC certified or in progress, and at least two years of medical coding or billing experience; CPC in progress or

Qualifications

• CPC certification in progress or completed.
• At least 2 years in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD diagnosis codes using compliant documentation.
• Performs pro-fee coding, data entry, and claims worklists.
• Reviews denials and supports Revenue Cycle Billing tasks.
• Assigns CPT/HCPCS codes to records with proper documentation.
• Uses coding guidelines to select accurate diagnoses.
• Researches and references literature to support coding decisions.
• Clarifies vague or ambiguous documentation with physicians as needed.
• Engages in continuing education to enhance coding knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Billing Specialist (*MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN MONTANA-NOT a REMOTE POSITION*)

Job Schedule: Full-Time M-F

Your Experience Matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact in our local communities. As the Practice Coordinator at Community Medical Center, you'll work alongside our Lifepoint Health Support Center (HSC) team in embracing our vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier

Job Summary

Coder Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Non-exempt

How You'll Contribute

• Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation.
• This position entails pro-fee coding, data entry, claims worklists, denial review and any other duties as assigned.
• Some responsibilities will cross over to the Revenue Cycle Billing tasks.
• Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation.
• Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code.
• Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis.
• Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required;
• Required: CPC or at least 2 years in a medical setting and in-progress to get CPC. Required License: Certified Coder Certifications: CPC in progress or completed

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.