What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder, Practice PFS, Full-Time position at Community Hospital, Colorado?
Position Highlights:
- Position: Coder
- Job Type: Non-Exempt
- Location: 703 23 2/10 Road
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
Responsibilities:
- Completes coding per practice policy and standards.
- Review physician office visit documentation to correctly apply CPT Procedure codes and ICD-10 Diagnosis codes to patient accounts.
- Comply with medical coding guidelines and policies to ensure correct and ethical coding.
- Communicate with physicians on coding and patient questions along with providing documentation feedback as needed.
- Meet or exceed Community Hospital performance standards on accuracy and productivity.
- Assist with coding reviews as appropriate
- Follows up on all assigned accounts within the billing systems in accordance with pre-established goals.
- Maintain 48 hour turn around on accounts in coding worklist.
- Maintain an accuracy rate of 95% or higher on CPT and ICD-10 coding selection.
- Provide timely corrections and feed back to biller inquiries on coding denials and questions.
- Writes appropriate notes in system for every account, including any action taken.
- Elevates issues, as appropriate, to the supervisor.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent with past billing or coding experience preferred.
- Medical coding CPC with AAPC membership or certification within one year of starting position
Compensation:
- Coder I: $26.00 - $29.90 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- Coder II: $27.00 - $31.05 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness Program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
Additional Information:
- Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
- Work Location: In-person/onsite
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Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until May 30, 2025, or until the position is filled
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Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- CODER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Salary : $26 - $30
