Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities
About the Position
Certified medical billing coder uses a system of coding to categorize patients and their ailments for the purpose of billing, record keeping, archiving and cataloging. Coders are also responsible for acting as a communication link between a billing office and a care provider's office. They file and retrieve medical records and also review patient information for preexisting conditions and other health concerns. The Certified medical billing/coder specialist must be skilled in understanding medical terminology and searching the medical providers documentation to identify all diagnoses, conditions, reasons for treatment, services and procedures recorded. *This is a Hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining coding compliance for multi-specialty clinic
- Responsible for maintaining current ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and coding skills
- Perform internal quality assurance - summarize findings and report these to the Manager
- Identify areas of coding weakness and develop training plans to address.
- Review/Audits patient disputes surrounding inappropriate coding in a timely manner.
- Review/Audits insurance denials related to coding questions in a timely manner, providing remedy as needed.
- Efficiently manages multiple tasks, prioritizing workload in a efficient manner.
About Legacy Community Health
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Graduate of an AHIMA or AAPC Certified Coding Program that includes Anatomy and Physiology. Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
- One or more of the accepted certifications or higher is required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or CPC-A (Must have active credential(s) to apply. Those with a credential or training in progress will not be considered).
- Minimum of two years of related experience in a business, medical or technical environment required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Subsidized gym membership
- 24-hour travel assistance
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Exchange Program
- Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
- Bereavement Leave
- And more