About the position
Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is seeking a dedicated Coder/Biller to join our team in Sylacauga, AL. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16 to $25, depending on experience. As a progressive healthcare organization, CVMC is committed to providing quality patient care and values the contributions of its team members. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coding and abstracting medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes under general supervision. This position is essential for ensuring that our medical records are accurate and compliant with federal guidelines. In this role, you will be responsible for performing qualitative analysis of medical records to identify deficiencies and will carry out related clerical duties as needed. You will also engage in various tasks, including researching, analyzing, and adjusting patient accounts to ascertain balance responsibility. A key part of your job will involve resolving account liabilities by contacting insurance companies, ensuring that all financial aspects of patient care are handled efficiently and effectively. At CVMC, we believe in supporting our employees with competitive compensation and benefits. We offer health and dental insurance from day one, flexible scheduling options, and flexible pay, allowing you to access your earnings without waiting for payday. Join us and be part of a team that values quality care and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Codes and abstracts medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes under general supervision.
- Performs qualitative analysis of records for deficiencies and performs related clerical duties as needed.
- Researches, analyzes, and adjusts patient accounts to ascertain balance responsibility.
- Resolves account liability by contacting insurance companies.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions, and interpret medical terminology.
- Ability to analyze diagnosis to determine Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment according to Federal Guidelines and ICD-9-CM coding system.
- Approximately six to twelve months' on-the-job experience necessary to become familiar with medical record coding procedures and hospital policies and procedures.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, hospital staff, and other medical records personnel in compiling data.
- Analytical skills necessary to determine the adequacy of medical records and interpret medical terminology to code required data.
Benefits
- 401k
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Vision
