HEALING SANCTUARY -BILLING/CODING CLERK

Job DetailsJob Location:

Healing Sanctuary - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Position Type:

Full TimeEducation Level:

High SchoolJob Category:

Health CareMountain View Hospital is looking for a Medical Billing/Coding Specialist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs all duties related to the collection of accounts receivable. Establishes payment arrangements with patients in order to collect on accounts and is also responsible for maintaining patient accounts from the time they are billed until payment is received. Notes every account worked. Refunds overpayments according to refund policy. Admits, charges, codes the diagnosis codes, and bills each patient account. Posts payments to accounts that are received in the mail or through the lock box as needed. Files all insurance according to State and Federal guidelines.

BENEFITS

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match) Earned Quarterly Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that records are coded. Reviews charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures. Contacts responsible physician in professional manner if diagnosis is not available on chart. Coder's diagnoses and procedure on clinical summary agree with physician's preference 100% of the time. Assists with coding and error resolution. Refers chart to director, if there is a question regarding the diagnosis code. Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment. Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to

ICD-10-CM

coding principles and the Coding Manual. Logs diagnoses, procedures and other abstracting data on worksheet to input in the computer. Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment system. Acts as a resource person to hospital staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues Must be familiar with all charting and coding requirements.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice. Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

QualificationsEducation/Certification:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with

ICD-10 CM

coding principles for acute care facilities. Must be CPC certified of obtained within 1 year.

Experience:

One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment/Technology:

Ability to use abstracting and coding software, computer, fax machine.

Language/Communication:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance Instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with

ICD-10 CM

coding principles for acute care facilities. Must be CPC certified of obtained within 1 year.

Experience:

One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment/Technology:

Ability to use abstracting and coding software, computer, fax machine.

Language/Communication:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance Instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.