Outpatient Coder II - Expert Medical Coding & Mentoring

Utah; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health seeks a skilled outpatient coder to abstract, code, and interpret clinic and provider services for billing. This role supports documentation and coding efforts without providing patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, ensuring accurate coding classifications, and mentoring Level I Coders while collaborating with providers and billing teams to resolve issues and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent required.
• Two years coding, clinical, or billing experience required.
• If not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles clinic or provider visits and reports on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation.
• Reviews, abstracts, and codes multiple/sub specialty services and assigns appropriate coding classifications.
• Interacts with providers, hospital staff, and clinic managers on billing issues.
• Researches and resolves high volume accounts and complex, suspended claims.
• Interprets and applies regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.
• Ensures adherence to department quality and productivity standards.
• Assists with other department coding needs as requested.
• Mentors Level I Coders.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation knowledge

Computer software

Certifications maintenance

Train others

Potential to perform essential duties

Education

AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent

Two years coding/billing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Utah Health seeks a skilled outpatient coder to abstract, code, and interpret clinic and provider services for billing. This role supports documentation and coding efforts without providing patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, ensuring accurate coding classifications, and mentoring Level I Coders while collaborating with providers and billing teams to resolve issues and maintain quality standards.