Medical Coder II- Physician Rev Cycle Coding

iCode Academy; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health seeks a Medical Coder II- Physician Rev Cycle Coding for a 100% remote role. You will review, abstract, and assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services, ensuring compliant coding and optimal reimbursement.

You will handle high volumes and regularly update knowledge through approved programs. Candidates need 2 years of physician coding experience and relevant certifications; strong attention to detail and independent task management are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; must pass UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test.
• Successful completion of the UNC HCS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test.
• Successful completion of UNCH Coder Proficiency Test.
• 2 years of physician medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10 coding with modifiers for professional services.
• Ensure accurate CPT/HCPCS coding for proper reimbursement.
• Review and abstract provider documentation for diagnoses and procedures.
• Identify missing information and clarify documentation as needed.
• Maintain high-volume coding workflow within quality standards.
• Stay updated with coding guidelines and continuing education.
• Maintain relevant professional certification.

Education

High School diploma or GED

UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test

UNCH Coder Proficiency Test

AAPC / CCSP / CPC certification

Job description

Medical Coder II- Physician Rev Cycle Coding

Job ID: 62461
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: Shared Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job

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Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Performs technical and administrative workreviewing, abstracting and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10codes for professional services. Duties are performed in compliance with thirdparty, state and federal regulations according to standardized procedures.Employees report to an administrative superior but independently handleassigned tasks.

100% Remote

Responsibilities:

1. Accurately assigns International Classification of Diseases 10-CM (ICD-10) diagnostic and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes with modifiers, and other applicable codes. Analyzes information for optimal and proper reimbursement, including coding denial resolution. Ensures compliance with all appropriate coding, billing and data collection regulations and procedures. Uses appropriate software to validate information.
2. Provides information to physicians and other health care staff regarding current coding practices and changes in 3rd party, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
3. Reviews, analyzes and abstracts provider documentation for diagnoses, procedures, ancillary testing, medications, laboratory and other services provided. Obtains missing information and/or clarifies existing documentation.
4. Independently manages high volumes of inventory within departmental standards.
5. Adheres to departmental quality and production standards.
6. Acquires continuing education via UNC Physicians approved programs and vendors.
7. Maintains requires professional certification.

This is a remote position eligible for hire from: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GEDSuccessful completion of the UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test
• Successful completion of the UNCH Coder Proficiency Test.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Must have one of the following: - AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification-AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCSP Certification-If AAPC certification other than CPC or CCSP, candidate will have up to 1 year to obtain CPC or CCSP certification

Professional Experience Requirements

• 2 years of physician medical coding experience

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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