** This role will ideally be based out of Boulder, Colorado however hybrid and/or remote working options will also be considered.

Do you enjoy working with friendly and helpful people in a positive work environment? Are you ready to embrace a career that offers a variety of learning opportunities? Are you looking to make a positive impact on peoples' lives in our community?

Consider a career at Boulder Medical Center (BMC). We're an independent, multi-specialty, outpatient network of providers and staff dedicated to engaging our patients in high-quality, compassionate health care. For over 70 years, BMC has been locally owned and operated, providing exceptional medical care to patients across the northwestern Front Range and surrounding communities. This unique business model is why many of our employees come and stay!

SUMMARY

BMC is currently seeking experienced Certified Coders to join our Business Office Team. With over 20 different specialties in both primary and specialty care, we offer an opportunity that is rich in experience for this privately owned and operated group practice. This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and is benefit eligible. Work hours are 7:30 am to 4:40 pm. An added benefit we offer is on major holidays we close the practice as a whole so you can enjoy time off with your friends and family.

Under direct supervision of the Business Office Manager, with regular additional direction from the Coding Supervisor, the Certified Coder II performs required and assigned chart audits, updates and provides feedback to Coding Supervisor for internal classes for correct coding, changes, and strategies. Communicates identifiable coding errors to the Business Office Manager & Coding Supervisor, and after their review and direction, will communicate items to providers and nursing staff. Remains current on HIPAA Compliance and maintains one or more coding certificates. With direction from Coding Supervisor, acts as additional in-house coding expert addressing and researching coding questions for BMC personnel. With direction from the Coding Supervisor and the Business Office Manager, Coder II can then communicate with physicians directly and work to promote positive coding guidelines.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follows direction from the Coding Supervisor with regards to all assigned coding duties.
• Demonstrates a high level knowledge of ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT and modifier codes and stay current with all AAPC updates.
• Maintains current status, in good standing, with coding certificate(s). Seek & complete specialty coding classes & seminars to better assist BMC’s specialty offices.
• Remains updated and fluent with AAPC and other coding bulletins, newsletters and guidelines pertaining to specialties particular to BMC. Be prepared for coding new and upcoming procedures, or equipment.
• Understands and utilizes BMC’s business billing and scheduling software.
• Ensures charges are processed and reviewed in timely manner, in accordance with acceptable business practices. Report to Coding Supervisor, as appropriate, any issues or needs negatively affecting coding accuracy or productivity.
• Respond timely to denial emails, and work with other coding staff to track and trend patterns, and regularly report all denials and trends to Coding Supervisor.
• Explains Medicare and Medicaid, Managed Care, PPO, HMO, TPA and all other insurance coding & billing requirements