TCI - BILLING/CODING CLERK

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Billing/Coding Clerk to work as an Outpatient Coder. The role reviews medical records and assigns numeric or alphanumeric classifications for ICD-10 diagnoses and procedures, applying documentation guidelines to translate diagnosis and procedural phrases. It also includes filing insurance according to state and federal guidelines and supporting accurate data quality and reimbursement. The coder is expected to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, their staff, and other hospital personnel, and to be flexible, organized, and effective in stressful situations.

The position is located at TCI Idaho Falls in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is listed as full-time. The work requires good visual acuity and the ability to sit for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mountain View Hospital and its 29 affiliate clinics serve the Snake River Valley. The organization describes its work environment as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of CCS or CPC credentials.
• One year or more of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of disease processes.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding principles and guidelines.
• General knowledge of DRG classification and reimbursement structures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with encoders and computerized abstracting systems.
• Organizational skills to initiate and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good visual acuity and ability to sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• RHIA or RHIT credentials are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Review charts thoroughly and promptly to determine accurate diagnoses and procedures.
• Contact the responsible physician professionally when a diagnosis is not available in the chart.
• Ensure diagnoses and procedures coded on clinical summaries agree with the physician’s preference.
• Refer charts to a supervisor when there is a question about a diagnosis code.
• Use computerized coding and abstracting equipment.
• Code diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and/or HCPCS Level II principles and guidelines.
• Ensure data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under federal and state payment systems.
• Maintain familiarity with charting and coding requirements.
• File insurance according to state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to function well in stressful situations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, their staff, and other hospital personnel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED