Medical Coding Assistant

University of Colorado Medicine; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Medicine seeks a Medical Coding Assistant to join our Coding Services team. This role supports reconciliation of professional charges, basic coding review, and data entry in EPIC and CU Medicine systems.

This position can be performed 100% remotely and out-of-state candidates will be considered. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with two years of office experience; CPC-A certification is required or strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of office experience.
• Completion of accredited coding certification (CPC-A) strongly preferred or required.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong data entry and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile electronic professional charges for assigned departments.
• Review missing charges and validate charges with coding staff.
• Perform basic coding review and data entry in CU Medicine applications.
• Handle additional clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC-A certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

University of Colorado Medicine, 13199 E MONTVIEW BLVD, AURORA, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region's largest and most comprehensive multispecialty physician group practice. At our primary and specialty care clinics across the Denver metro area and Front Range, CU Anschutz School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers bring the latest medical knowledge and new advancements to the care they provide every day. CU Medicine also provides business operations, revenue cycle and administrative services to support the patients of CU Anschutz School of Medicine providers.

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Coding Assistant to join our Coding Services team. This is a great opportunity for individuals with a CPC certification looking to gain hands-on experience in a medical coding environment.

This job can be performed 100% remotely and out of state candidates will be considered.

The Medical Coding Assistant will:

• Work with medical coders and management to reconcile all electronic professional charges for assigned departments through various schedules and reports.
• Complete monthly examination of all missing charges reports or other validation of charges as assigned.
• Review missed charges and work with coding staff and management to resolve billing issueswhile ensuring all electronic medical record (EMR) charges have been accounted for.
• Perform basic coding review and basic data entry into the appropriate application(s).
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of office experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Completion of an accredited coding certification, i.e. CPC-A is required. Must be proficient with MS Office products and possess high level data entry skills- ensuring accuracy with speed. The ability to learn and develop proficiency in the use of CU Medicine computer applications including EPIC. Familiarity with medical insurance billing, medical terminology as well as ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills are key characteristics. Must be able to problem solve, effectively prioritize tasks, and follow instruction provided by leadership.

CU Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.

The listed pay range (or hiring rate) represents CU Medicine’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data.

A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer.

CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck. Find information about our benefits here .

CU Medicine will post all jobs for aminimumof 7 days or until 250+ applicants have been received (whichever comes first).

CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.

University of Colorado Medicine, 13199 E MONTVIEW BLVD, AURORA, Colorado, United States of America