Medical Billing Coder I, UMC Business Office

Job overview

The Medical Billing Coder I works onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL, with a normal schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and some evenings and weekends. Pay is listed as a minimum of $21.44 and a midpoint of $26.83 per hour. The role supports medical billing services for the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences. The coder processes and reviews medical charges and claims, resolves coding edits and denials, and responds to billing inquiries. Accurate coding and documentation support timely reimbursement and help clinicians and patients address billing questions.

What you'll do

• Process multi-specialty physician office, inpatient, surgical, and procedural coding
• review and correct charges using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and payer standards
• prepare and submit clean claims
• verify documentation supports diagnoses and procedures
• resolve coding edits and denials
• follow up on accounts receivable and submit appeals
• respond to patient, clinician, staff, and insurer inquiries
• process payments and prepare end-of-day reports
• maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical billing coder

medical coding

cpt

hcpcs

icd-10

claims processing

accounts receivable

tuscaloosa al

university of alabama

$21.44–$26.83/hr

monday–friday

some evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires medical coding experience with education/experience combinations specified in the posting; CPC or CCS certification is preferred.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.