Medical Coder I: Daytime, Collaborative Team

UPMC; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Trinity Physicians Services is hiring a full-time Coder I in Steubenville, OH. You will join a collaborative team handling CPT and ICD-9 coding, charge and receipt entries, and ensure accurate billing for office and hospital services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of physician office coding experience, and preferred medical terminology or billing certification. Daylight schedule; no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Medical terminology or medical billing certificate preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in physician office coding.

Responsibilities

• Accurately correlate CPT and ICD-9 coding for procedures, surgeries, in-patient hospital, critical care and office billing.
• Enter receipts including insurance and patient payments postings.
• Review operative reports to maximize reimbursement through CPT coding.
• Analyze complex accounts to ensure accuracy and federal compliance.
• Process paperwork for refunds, write-offs and AR follow-up.
• Handle billing inquiries from office and patients regarding charges and claims.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT/ICD-9 coding and compliance guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and staff to ensure accurate billing and guidelines.
• Interact with insurance companies with knowledge of Ohio and WV guidelines.
• Pursue payments from major carriers including Medicare and managed care.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-9 coding

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical terminology or medical billing certificate

Job description

UPMC Trinity Physicians Services is hiring a full-time Coder I in Steubenville, OH. You will join a collaborative team handling CPT and ICD-9 coding, charge and receipt entries, and ensure accurate billing for office and hospital services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of physician office coding experience, and preferred medical terminology or billing certification. Daylight schedule; no evenings or weekends.