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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Based on Qualifications
Department/Organization: 208411 - UMC Business Office
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; limited extended hours
Job Summary: The Medical & Billing Coder is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-specialty physician office visits, I/P and surgical hospital visits, and procedural coding in an academic environment. Review and correct charges submitted from the clinic and hospital electronic health record using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and insurance payer standards. Responsible for accounts receivable follow-up on unpaid insurance claims, corrects denials and audit trails, and responds to patient statement inquiries.
Additional Department Summary: The Coder performs daily review of unbilled reports to identify charges outstanding and follow up to ensure completion. The Coder also assists the supervisor with revising and monitoring codes to assure the codes are kept up to date according to accepted universal standards. The successful candidate also trends problems in billing and coding to provide feedback to the Director, Compliance Coordinator, Faculty, residents, other learners and clinical staff regarding proper documentation and coding services. Serves as a resource to clinical departments concerning coding issues.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and three (3) years of medical billing and/or coding experience; OR Associate’s degree or medical coding certificate and one (1) year of medical billing and/or coding experience
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) to five (5) years medical office experience in an electronic health record environment and have a solid understanding of medical billing and coding.
Skills and Knowledge: Employees must possess the following performance skills:
- Excellent organizational and effective written and verbal communication skill
- Detailed oriented.
- Excellent customer service skills, with respect, cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently and problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality absolutely required.
Preferred Qualifications: Salary will commensurate with training and certification in medical coding. Preference will be given to certified coders and coders with ICD-10 training completed.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
