AR & Appeals Medical Coder (Epic)

TEKsystems; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a contractor with strong Healthcare AR and collections experience, proficient in Epic. The role involves advanced coding and appeals, payer issue investigations, and timely filing of appeals to insurers.

You will also manage charge corrections and AR tasks in Epic, collaborating with physicians and staff to resolve reimbursement challenges. Ideal candidates will demonstrate analytical rigor, attention to detail, and professional communication, supporting

Qualifications

• Must perform accurate and detailed work.
• Must keep department goals in mind when solving problems.
• Must maintain a highly professional demeanor representing the department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork are critical.
• Organized in material, thought and action across varied duties.
• Maintain patient confidentiality for financial and medical information.
• Set personal and office goals; participate and complete tasks on time.

Responsibilities

• Appeal claims denied by third‑party payers; create letters and compile documentation.
• Investigate reimbursement issues with coding staff and faculty; provide documentation feedback.
• Research payer policies and processes.
• Review clinical documentation to identify facts for diagnoses and procedures.
• Work with coders and IBC staff on terminology and policy interpretation.
• Code evaluation and management services at CPT level; link ICD codes to services.
• Handle charge corrections when needed.
• Process Epic work queues, CRM tasks, and review remittance advice for rejections.
• Perform AR functions in Epic billing system, update insurance and demographics.
• Tackle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare AR & collections

Epic software

Advanced coding & appeals

Payer investigation

Analytical skills

Tools

Epic billing system

Job description

TEKsystems in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a contractor with strong Healthcare AR and collections experience, proficient in Epic. The role involves advanced coding and appeals, payer issue investigations, and timely filing of appeals to insurers.

You will also manage charge corrections and AR tasks in Epic, collaborating with physicians and staff to resolve reimbursement challenges. Ideal candidates will demonstrate analytical rigor, attention to detail, and professional communication, supporting