Coder I, Orthopedic, Remote

UofL Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Coder I for orthopedic coding in a remote, home-based role. The incumbent will abstract clinical data and assign CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes to ensure appropriate reimbursement in line with CMS, state, and payer guidelines.

The successful candidate will have 1–4 years physician coding experience, CPC accreditation, and AHIMA credentials (CCS/CCS-P or CCA). This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with providers and managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• CPC accreditation is required; CCS/CCS-P or CCA credentials are also required by AHIMA or AAPC.
• 1–4 years physician coding experience preferred; HIPAA privacy and security knowledge is assumed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts information from clinical documentation and assigns CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and modifiers.
• Review and resolve coding denials and ensure compliant coding per CMS, ULH policies and payer rules.
• Maintain timely documentation for billing, participate in audits, and communicate with managers and providers.

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Job description

## Coder I, Orthopedic, RemoteApply: Work From Home - KY - ULP - CMG: Full time: Posted Today: JR 2026-113054# **Primary Location:**Work From Home - KY - ULP - CMG# **Address:**Home OfficeRemote, KY 40601# **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)# **Job Description Summary:**UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.# **Job Description:**The Coder I is responsible for abstraction and assigning valid CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs codes and modifiers to ensure appropriate reimbursement in accordance with federal state, and private health plans as well as organization and regulatory guidance. This role is typically responsible for less complex coding with oversight.**Essential Functions:*** Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns and sequences appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCs codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines* Reviews and resolves coding denials* Completes charges sessions in the assigned work queues in a timely manner* Completes documentation meeting the current EM Guidelines for providers* Ensures documentation meets the Teaching Physician Rules as mandated by CMS and ULH Policies prior to release of a code for billing* Ensures documentation for Advanced Practice Providers meets the payer-specific rules prior to release of a code for billing* Provides comments/suggestion relative to weak areas identified in the coding reviews* Provides trending deficiencies to Senior Manager and Compliance Educator, as appropriate**Other Functions:*** Meets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards* Participates in special projects and completes other duties as assigned* Maintains daily/weekly communication with office managers, department, and providers.* Ability to work within a team environment and meet monthly goals* Maintain compliance with rules and regulations regarding coding* Responds in a timely manner to questions from manager, providers, department, and representatives* Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct* Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times* Performs other duties as assigned# **Additional Job Description:**Education:* High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)Experience:* One to four (1-4) years physician coding experience (preferred)Certification:* Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (required)* Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (required)