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Commerce, California, United States
Hybrid
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
Assigned codes to patient symptoms, diagnosis, operations, and treatments to process reimbursements, knowledge and expertise in reviewing and adjudicating coding services, procedures, and diagnoses on medical claims. Completes accuracy and timely entry of ICD-9-CM, HCPCS procedure codes, and CPT codes into the NextGen system.
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of one year of college/trade school, or a minimum of two years of experience with medical record coding and charge edit review, and or billing edit review required.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred, depending on hiring department.
Compensation
$27.00 - $33.75 hourlyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.