Coding Associate

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an entry-level Medical Coder to work under the Outpatient Coding and Reimbursement Manager. The role focuses on assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for basic ancillary services and upholding UH guest relations standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, with preferred one year of clerical or coding experience. Completion of a coding program or certification within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of general office clerical experience preferred.
• Completion of a coding program and/or minimum one year coding experience preferred.
• Certification within 18 months from start: AAPC, AHIMA or NCCT.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office and 3M Encoding/Grouping software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT diagnosis codes for basic ancillary services.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Coding and Reimbursement Manager.
• Promotes UH guest relations policy.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

3M Encoding and Grouping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coding program completion

Tools

AAPC Certification

AHIMA Certification

NCCT Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Coding and Reimbursement Manager, Health Information Management as an entry level coder. Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT diagnosis for basic ancillary services only. Promotes UH guest relation’s policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in general office clerical work is preferred. Completion of a coding program and/or a minimum of one year coding experience preferred. Valid certification offered by one of the following credentialing bodies is required within 18 months from the start of employment: AAPC, AHIMA or NCCT. Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products as well as 3M Encoding and Grouping software preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must maintain a valid credential offered by one of the following credentialing bodies: AAPC, AHIMA or NCCT. Will allow 18 months after the start of employment to obtain credential. (An additional 18 month extension may be granted to an employee to retake the examination if he/she is maintaining the departments productivity and quality standards.)