Medical Billing Coder I — Multispecialty Claims & Denials

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 support the College of Community Health Sciences in an academic environment. The role focuses on timely and accurate processing of multi-specialty visits and hospital encounters using CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding standards.

Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:00pm with some evenings and weekends; provides follow-up on unpaid claims and resolves denials while ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience processing charges in an electronic health record system.
• Strong organizational and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and code charges in the EHR system.
• Follow up on unpaid insurance claims and denials.
• Assist with patient billing inquiries and payments processing.
• Prepare End of Day reports and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or medical coding certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking a Medical Billing Coder I to support the College of Community Health Sciences in an academic environment. The role focuses on timely and accurate processing of multi-specialty visits and hospital encounters using CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding standards.

Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:00pm with some evenings and weekends; provides follow-up on unpaid claims and resolves denials while ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.