Coder, Practice PFS, Full-Time

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

The Coder, Practice PFS reviews physician office visit documentation and assigns CPT procedure codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes to patient accounts in accordance with practice policy, coding standards, and applicable medical coding guidelines. The position communicates with physicians about coding and patient questions and provides documentation feedback as needed. It also supports coding reviews, responds to biller inquiries about coding denials and questions, and documents actions taken in the system. The role follows up on assigned accounts in billing systems, maintains a 48-hour turnaround for accounts in the coding worklist, and is expected to meet or exceed performance standards for accuracy and productivity, including at least 95% coding accuracy. Issues are escalated to the supervisor as appropriate. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The anticipated compensation range is $26.00–$31.20 per hour, depending on qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. Discretionary additional compensation may be available but is not guaranteed. Eligible employees may participate in a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, education assistance, and a 403(b) plan with employer matching. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status. Applications are expected to be accepted through November 30, 2026, with the deadline subject to extension.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Past billing or coding experience is preferred.
Medical coding CPC with AAPC membership, or obtain certification within one year of starting the position.

Nice To Haves

Past billing or coding experience.

Responsibilities

Complete coding according to practice policies and standards.
Review physician office visit documentation and correctly apply CPT procedure codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes to patient accounts.
Comply with medical coding guidelines and policies to ensure accurate and ethical coding.
Communicate with physicians about coding and patient questions and provide documentation feedback as needed.
Meet or exceed Community Hospital performance standards for accuracy and productivity.
Assist with coding reviews as appropriate.
Follow up on assigned accounts in billing systems according to pre-established goals.
Maintain a 48-hour turnaround on accounts in the coding worklist.
Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher for CPT and ICD-10 code selection.
Provide timely corrections and feedback in response to biller inquiries about coding denials and questions.
Write appropriate notes in the system for every account, including actions taken.
Escalate issues to the supervisor as appropriate.