Medical Coder

Interior Community Health Center•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Medical Coder performs patient billing processes, including billing and third-party payer filings, reviewing superbills or their electronic equivalent, and reviewing and reconciling invoices for patient-related ancillary services. The role enters patient fees and codes into the practice management system, processes insurance claims, maintains patient billing records, and responds to patient account questions. The position also helps uninsured patients with insurance enrollment after completing training to become a Certified Application Counselor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in medical coding in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated experience with electronic health records and practice management systems.
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, including copier, fax, and printer.
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.
Cultural competence in working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the American Health Information Management Association or its equivalent.
Medical coding experience in a community health center setting.

Responsibilities

Report to work as scheduled, on time, prepared to start work, and remain for the entire work schedule.
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, follow up on denials and delinquent insurance accounts, and resubmit claims as necessary.
Maintain patient accounts and billing files, and scan billing documents into the practice management system as appropriate.
Assist with investigating, processing, and resubmitting patient third-party explanation of benefit statements.
Determine and process patient fee adjustments.
Respond to questions concerning patient accounts.
Monitor patient account receivables and identify and refer delinquent accounts.
Complete training requirements to become a Certified Application Counselor, identify uninsured patients, and assist with insurance enrollment.
Remain current with standards of health care billing and coding practices.
Comply with the center’s policies and procedures.
Operate specialized office equipment.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.