Coder (Billing)

Salary: DOEPosition Purpose: The Jr. Coder is responsible for accurately assigning standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments for patient records, insurance claims, and billing processes. This role ensures compliance with applicable coding standards, regulations, and payer policies to facilitate timely and accurate reimbursement.Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:Reviewing patient charts to accurately assign the appropriate billing codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) for diagnoses, procedures, and services rendered, in accordance with FQHC requirements across all lines of businessAssist in the submission of accurate claims to payers after correctionEnsuring coding compliance with federal and state regulations as well as insurance requirementsCommunicate with patients and insurance companies to resolve billing discrepanciesMaintain knowledge of the latest coding updates, billing rules, and medical terminologyCollaborating with healthcare providers and other personnel to clarify documentation and ensure accurate codingPayment tracking on the procedures based on payer contract.Assist with internal charts audits for all lines of business to ensure accurate coding practices are followedProvide the team with billing procedures guidelineYou may be assigned additional tasks and projects based on the billing and coding department's needs*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.Education, Qualifications, and Experience:Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential or equivalent certification (e.g., CCS, CCS-P)Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processesFamiliarity with coding systems (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) and coding guidelinesAttention to detail and accuracy in coding assignmentsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication and interpersonal skillsCoding certification is requiredMinimum 1 year of related experience.Must excel in multitasking within a high-paced environmentExperience with EHR and practice management systems (e.g., NextGen, eClinicalWorks, EPIC)Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communicationResponsiveness to the needs of both internal/external stakeholders in a professional and personable manner is expectedWork Schedule: FTOC is an in-person organization first, and foremost. Employees are expected to be on-site for their scheduled shifts.Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., however, employee schedules vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs.Holidays and weekends may be required depending on an employees department due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs as FTOC continues to grow and expand work days and hours. Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.

Salary : $21 - $27