Responsible for reviewing and assigning accurate dental, medical, and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting.
The role requires proficiency in coding a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, medical, and dental procedures. The position also requires strong knowledge of coding guidelines, compliance, reimbursement, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
This position has two levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between levels is based on demonstrated ability to handle increasingly responsible assignments.
Required qualifications
- Postsecondary certificate in medical billing and coding, or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Health Care Financial Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and related experience
- Certification in one of the following:
- Dental Coding and Billing through AAPC
- CPC through AAPC
- CCS
- CCS-P
- 1 year of dental, medical, or behavioral coding and/or billing experience
- 2 years of clerical experience working in a healthcare organization or in a position requiring understanding and application of basic accounting principles, or equivalent
Additional qualifications for Coding Specialist II
- 2 additional years of dental and/or medical or behavioral coding experience, or RHIT or RHIA certification through AHIMA
Other notes
- Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian cultures and community needs is important for this role
- Alaska Native/American Indian preference applies in hiring
- Sign-on bonus
- Opportunities for growth and progression between coding levels
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Employment Type
Not specified
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 months ago