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Professional Coder II (Remote)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Effectiveness

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.
  • Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).
  • 2-years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS ICD-10 for multiple specialties.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Requirements:

  • Review, code and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties per AMA/CMS coding guidelines.
  • Code professional services from medical record documentation accurately and consistently across specialties.
  • Work remotely after the probation period, with possible on-site assignments or training as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of Medicare rules, LCDs, and NCCI edits to ensure proper code sequencing and compliant reimbursements.

Job description

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Professional Coder II (Remote)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 4 (UH4)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Corporate Professional Billing

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

The Coder II position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties according to AMA/CMS coding guidelines.

This is a fully remote position following the initial probation period. The coder may be asked to come on site for special assignments or training as needed after this period.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.

  • Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).

  • 2-years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties

  • Knowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs; i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.

  • Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection

  • Knowledge with CPT, ICD 9/10 CD, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties

  • Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

  • Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing

  • Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.

  • Ability to maintain knowledge of Medicare rules and Local Carrier Determination (LCD) and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure code sequencing

  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staff Detail oriented.

  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience with medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 in an academic teaching health care organization

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