Medical Coder

TEKsystems; St. Louis (MO); On-site; 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

Description

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in Healthcare Accounts Receivable (AR) and collections, as well as proficiency in Epic. This individual will be responsible for performing advanced coding and appeals activities, investigating payer issues, ensuring the timely filing of appeals to insurance companies, and managing charge corrections. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve complex reimbursement issues effectively.

• Responsible for appealing claims denied by third-party payers. Creates appropriate letters and compiles documentation to substantiate the validity of claims.
• Investigates and problem solves reimbursement issues in collaboration with other coding staff and faculty. Works directly with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to provide documentation feedback and to develop appeals.
• Research payer policies and processes.
• Review clinical documentation in the medical record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient's conditions and treatment.
• Works with coders and IBC staff on medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Code evaluation and management services at the appropriate CPT code level. Ensures ICD codes are linked appropriately to services provided.
• Responsible for charge corrections when necessary.
• Works assigned Epic Work queues, CRM tasks, and reviews remittance advice for rejections and accuracy of payment amounts as needed. Identifies invoices that have been rejected per department criteria.
• Perform accounts receivable (AR) functions in the Epic billing system, including updating insurance information and demographics.
• Special projects as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1.Must perform accurate and detailed work.
• 2.Must be able to keep goals and the Department in mind when making decisions and solving problems.
• 3.Must maintain a highly professional demeanor as a representative of the Department.
• 4.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teamwork strategies are critical.
• 5.Organized in material, thought, and action regarding a wide variety of duties.
• 6.Maintain patient confidentiality regarding all financial and medical information.
• 7.Set personal goals as well as office goals; fully participate and complete tasks within the time specified.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.