Medical Coder

Interior Community Health Center; Fairbanks (AK); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Interior Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Billing/Coding Specialist to support patient billing processes, third-party filings, and invoicing reconciliation. The role emphasizes accuracy in coding with CPT and ICD-10 and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely reimbursement.

You will work with electronic health records and practice management systems, verify insurance eligibility, process claims, and monitor aging receivables while maintaining data quality and

Qualificações

• Two years of medical coding experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Familiar with electronic health records and practice management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Enter patient fees and codes into the practice management system.
• Run and verify daily close/end of day reports.
• Process patient third-party billings.
• Verify insurance eligibility, submit claims, and follow up on denials.
• Maintain patient accounts and billing files.
• Assist with insurance enrollment and identifying uninsured patients.
• Remain current with standards of health care billing and coding practices.
• Comply with center’s policies and procedures.
• Operate specialized office equipment.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Medical coding

Billing procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHIMA certification preferred

Ferramentas

EHR software

Practice management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position performs patient billing processes, to include, but not limited to, billing and third-party payer filings, review of superbill or electronic equivalent, review and reconciliation of invoices for patient related ancillary services, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Certification through American Health Information Management Association or its equivalent is preferred.

Experience

Two years experience in medical coding in a healthcare setting required. Demonstrated experience with electronic health records and practice management systems. Medical coding in a community health center setting preferred. Cultural competence in working with diverse populations.

Essential Functions

1. Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Remain at work for their entire work schedule.
2. Enters patient fees and codes into practice management system.
3. Runs and verifies Daily Close/End of Day reports.
4. Processes patient third party billings.
5. Verifies insurance eligibility, submits claims, follows up on denials and delinquent insurance accounts. Resubmits claims as necessary.
6. Maintains patient accounts and billing files and scans billing documents into practice management system as appropriate.
7. Assists with investigating, processing and resubmitting patient third party explanation of benefit statements.
8. Determines and processes patient fee adjustments.
9. Responds to questions concerning patient accounts.
10. Monitors patient account receivables and identifies and refers delinquent accounts.
11. Completes training requirements to become a Certified Application Counselor and identifies uninsured patients and assists with insurance enrollment.
12. Remains current with standards of health care billing and coding practices.
13. Complies with center’s policies and procedures.
14. Operates specialized office equipment.
15. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General accounting skills.

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes and use of automated information management system software.

Technically proficient computer skills.

Thorough knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.