Job Details
Job Location
Administrative Services Building - Alamosa, CO
Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.32
Description
Job Title : Coding Associate
Location: Administrative Services Building, Alamosa
Supervisor: Coding Department Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 1.0
Job Summary : To efficiently, effectively, and accurately review patient medical and dental records assigning proper diagnosis and procedure codes by applying official coding guidelines; accurately convert patient encounters into reimbursable claims. Foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.
Responsibilities & Essential Function

• Accurately convert patient encounters into reimbursable claims for timely payment.
  • Review daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements.
  • Track issues missing documentation or charges that require follow up
  • Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors
  • Utilizes technical coding principals
  • Reviews ICD9/10 and CPT codes for accuracy using official coding guidelines
  • Update ICD9/10 and CPT codes on claims for proper submission while decreasing claim denials.
• Serve as a resource for department managers, staff, providers and administration.
  • Performs regular feedback as needed for providers, clinical support staff and operations.
  • Communicates effectively with Clinical Staff, Providers and office staff on an ongoing basis regarding documentation issues or needs; provides assistance, guidance and support in a respectful and courteous manner
    • Strive towards reducing the number of missing and incomplete encounters received daily
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in coding guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Intermediate level computer experience
• Advance knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Location & type of job : This job is a full-time onsite job located in Alamosa, Colorado.
Hourly Range & Benefits : $16.00 - $19.09

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA - Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation - 10 days accrued/year, Sick - 12 days accrued/year, Holidays - 8 days/year
• Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Verizon cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

About us: Valley-Wide Health Systems is committed to providing, high-quality, safe, effective and integrated health care services in a respectful and inclusive manner for all with special consideration for medically underserved populations. Our services include primary care, dental care, physical therapy, pharmacy and behavioral health services in the San Luis and Arkansas Valley in Southern Colorado.
At Valley-Wide, all employees foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)