Certified Medical Coder-UMCEPH Central Billing Office

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Certified Medical Coder to accurately code outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines, ensuring timely reimbursement and data population for statistics.

The role involves querying physicians for documentation clarification and working within approved protocols with independent judgment to maintain quality coding practices.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coders (CPC) required.
• Certified Coding Specialist- Physician based (CCS-P) or CBCS required.
• One year outpatient coding experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Codes 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.

Skills

Health Information Systems

Problem solving

Process improvement

Verbal & written communication

CPT/ ICD-10-CM familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

AS in Medical Billing and Coding

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Minimum Job Requirements

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.