Medical Coder

Location

Orem, UT | United States

Job description

Utah Valley Pediatrics is looking for an experienced Medical Coder to join our Timpanogos office!

Creating claims for patient/provider encounters. Audit chart notes and work with physicians, mid-levels, and nursing staff to ensure correct documentation and charges.

Schedule:

This is a full time position, working a typical schedule. Final schedule will be determined by doctors and office manager.

Candidate must live in Utah and be able to commute to the office once a week. Candidate will need to travel between different office locations for training purposes during the first few weeks of employment.

Required Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in work. Account for such issues as age-related codes, quantity, codes requiring documented results, payer-specific requirements, etc.
• Self-starter : Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities. Can make judgement calls based on knowledge of set policies and procedures. Motivated to stay on task with little supervision.
• Basic Computer Applications: Proficient in keyboard and 10-key. Competence in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet functions.
• Communication: Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to clearly communicate needs, instructions, concerns, etc. with others.
• Office Equipment: Functional knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers, fax, printers, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma
• Current Certified Professional Coder certificate, including ICD-10 Proficiency Assessment
• Prior experience in Medical Coding
• Must attend any training opportunities provided by Utah Valley Pediatrics
• Must complete CEUs to maintain certification

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Accurate and timely creation of claims from patient/provider encounters in the office or hospital
• Insurance verification for submission to the correct payer
• Coding verification to ensure accuracy
• Chart auditing to ensure compliance and accuracy in code selection
• Work with providers to correct charges and/or down/up-code based on audit findings
• Timely correction and resubmission of claims with errors
• Accurate and timely claim adjustments (self-pay, provider courtesy, etc.)
• Help identify training/re-training needs with staff and/or providers
• Compile reports as needed
• Attend staff meetings
• Any other duties as assigned by Billing Department Manager or Office Manager

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit for 7-8 hours a day
• Ability to use a keyboard and 10-key for 7-8 hours a day
• Some lifting (20-50 lbs.) may occasionally be required
• Occasional stress related to workload

Necessary Qualities:

• Able to create and contribute to a pleasant office atmosphere
• Able to maintain medical and financial confidentiality
• Friendly and caring nature which keeps communication lines open
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with customers, physicians, co-workers and management staff
• Strong desire to be helpful with both customers and co-workers

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical and mental demands may change as needs evolve.

Utah Valley Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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