Medical Coder - Billing

Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified community health center which exists to provide patient-centered primary health care services to the medically underserved residents of the greater Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia community. The Health Center makes comprehensive primary care, integrated behavioral health care, oral health care, and inpatient respite care services available to all persons, including the homeless and low-income uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay. Lewis Primary Health Care Center excels in the provision of compassionate care and promotes healing through healthy living. Our team of highly skilled providers partners with patients in need to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness across their life cycle.
The Medical Coder functions as an active member of the agency team, by maintaining appropriate billing systems for the operations of the facility in accordance with established standards. The Medical Coder is detail-oriented and organized. In this position, you will play a key role in reviewing and analyzing medical billing and coding for processing. You will review and accurately code office procedures for reimbursement. Responsibilities may also include researching and resolving client insurance claims which are denied or uncollected and also working with the clinical team to resolve billing problems.
Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT or CPC by AAPC or AHIMA license; Maintain coding certification and attends in-service training as required
Must have Two (2) years of Medical Coding experience
Must have One (1) year Billing experience
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Strong computer skills in data entry, coding, and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record software; Microsoft Office Suite
Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
Meet daily coding production
Update and maintain document lists
Ensure proper coding on provider documentation
Serves as a resource regarding insurance resolutions and coding questions
follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Performs additional duties assigned by the coding manager as needed.