Cert. Medical Coder-UMCEPH Central Business Office

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Umcelpaso seeks a Certified Medical Coder to accurately code, sequence, and abstract outpatient records per ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines, ensuring timely reimbursement and data integrity. You will query physicians for documentation clarification and work within approved practices with independent judgment.

The role requires CPC/CCS-P/CBCS certification and at least one year of outpatient coding experience, with a high school diploma and an AAS in Medical Billing and Coding preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate of Applied Sciences in Medical Billing and Coding degree preferred.
• CPC; CCS-P; or CBCS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement and data population.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification as needed.
• Perform duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

Skills

Health information systems

Problem solving

Process improvement

Verbal & written communication

CPT/ICD-10 familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Associate of Applied Sciences in Medical Billing and Coding

Job description

Cert. Medical Coder-UMCEPH Central Business Office

The Certified Medical Coder accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation. Performs duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

Work Experience

One year of outpatient coding experience is preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Coding Specialist- Physician based (CCS-P); or Certified Billing & Coding Certification (CBCS) required.

Education and Training

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate of Applied Sciences in Medical Billing and Coding degree preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to seek out new methods and processes to improve services.
• Ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills effectively.
• Knowledge of the CPT®coding system and familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems.