Medical Billing Coder I: Accurate Claims & Denials Resolution

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Medical Billing Coder I to ensure timely and accurate coding for multi-specialty visits, inpatient/outpatient hospital encounters, and procedures in an academic setting.

You will review charges in the EHR using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 standards, follow up on unpaid claims, correct denials, and respond to patient inquiries while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of medical bill coding experience.
• Associate degree or medical coding certificate with 2 years of medical bill coding experience.
• Bachelor's degree with some medical bill coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Process charges from clinic and hospital EHR using CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10.
• Follow up on unpaid insurance claims and resolve denials.
• Prepare end-of-day reports and reconcile accounts receivable.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or medical coding certificate

Bachelor's degree with some medical coding experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking a Medical Billing Coder I to ensure timely and accurate coding for multi-specialty visits, inpatient/outpatient hospital encounters, and procedures in an academic setting.

You will review charges in the EHR using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 standards, follow up on unpaid claims, correct denials, and respond to patient inquiries while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.