Medical Coding Apprentice/Revenue Assistant

Pueblo Community Health Center • Pueblo, CO

432d • $33,134 - $39,000

About The Position

The Medical Coding Apprentice/Revenue Assistant position at Pueblo Community Health Center is designed for individuals looking to gain experience in medical coding and revenue cycle management. This role involves assisting the medical coding team and patient accounts team with various tasks, including documentation review, coding, data abstracting, and ensuring appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. The position is entry-level and provides an opportunity to learn about coding conventions, guidelines, and the healthcare billing process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, HMO/PPOs, and/or other Third-Party Payers preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance as required by law.
• Basic knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding helpful.
• Basic knowledge of insurance billing.
• Ability to understand verbal information/instruction and exchange verbal information with others.
• Ability to read and understand written materials and compose information/instruction in written form.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical setting
• Familiarity with clinical content of health records

Responsibilities

• Assist in documentation review, coding, and data abstracting of medical/behavioral health service documentation.
• Mail statements and review account balances.
• Assist with credit and balance adjustments and submitting claims.
• Resolve coding issues in a timely manner with the coding supervisor or team member.
• Correct and resubmit claims based on medical record reviews approved by the coding supervisor.
• Work with Patient Accounts staff to resolve coding-related denials.
• Acquire knowledge of coding conventions, guidelines, updates, and regulations governing billing.
• Communicate feedback regarding documentation issues or recurring errors to the Medical Coding Supervisor.
• Participate in testing and training of new or existing systems as needed.
• Analyze account balances to accurately bill patients for balances due.
• Review aging reports to identify unpaid claims for resolution.
• Meet and maintain departmental quality and production standards.
• Participate in Department and General Staff Meetings.
• Provide assistance to the Patient Accounts team when needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED