Mountain View Hospital · 1 day ago
CERTIFIED BILLING/CODING CLERK
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Billing/Coding Clerk to join their team. The role involves assigning numeric or alphanumeric classifications to identify ICD-10 diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with guidelines, and maintaining confidentiality and cooperation within the hospital environment.
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Responsibilities
Reviews charts thoroughly to ascertain accurate diagnoses/procedures in a timely manner
Contacts responsible physician in professional manner if diagnosis is not available on chart
Coder’s diagnoses and procedure on clinical summary agree with physician’s preference 100% of the time
Refers chart to supervisor if there is a question regarding the diagnosis code
Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment
Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and/or HCPCS Level II coding principles and guidelines
Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment system
Must be familiar with all charting and coding requirements
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ records
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
Assists with coding and error resolution
Sorts/files correspondence and maintains items in date order. Responsible to work and follow-up on reminders daily
Identifies problem accounts as well as claims processing delays and escalates to management
Maintains various payers bulletins and educational updates in work area
Updates the patient account record to reflect the current actions that had been taken
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings
Attends meetings as required
Accepts and completes other duties as assigned or requested
Maintains patient confidentiality
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
Maintains industry standard of 95% coding accuracy as identified by audit results
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; Completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of CCS or CPC credentials required
One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
RHIA or RHIT recommended
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
Education Reimbursement Program
Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Company
Mountain View Hospital
Mountain View Hospital focuses on the well-being of the community with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and rehabilitative service.