Coder MPD

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to assign ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for outpatient claims in order to ensure a valid data base to be used for research, reporting, quality improvement activities, management of days not final billed (DNFB) and appropriate reimbursement.

ScopeAs a Coder (MPD) you need to know how to
Post charges to patient accounts, prepare, verify, and send electronic and paper claims to third party payers, research incomplete, incorrect, or outstanding claims and submit claims with knowledge of all insurance plans and contractual arrangements affecting payments
Investigate and resolve claims submission problems with third party payers and reviews new and existing third party claims processing information
Post payments and adjustments to patient accounts, verifies and balances cash and receipts and prepare regular deposits and process refunds to payers or patients in a timely manner.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required
Minimum of three (3) years of business office experience in a healthcare setting including billing and claims processing, insurance and CPT and ICD-10 coding, required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a coding position for physician services with demonstrated knowledge of CPT/HCPCS Procedural Coding and ICD10 diagnostic coding, required
Current certification as CPC (Certified Procedural Coder) or CCS-P (certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based), required
Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position; Knowledge of IDX or other billing/collections software, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.38 – $26.65

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities