Outpatient Coding Specialist II — Mentor & Reconcile

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a coder for outpatient clinic and provider services coding and abstracting for professional or facility billing. Responsibilities include reconciling visits, coding, and interacting with providers to address billing issues.

The ideal candidate will have AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent, at least two years of coding or billing experience, and the ability to train others. This is a sedentary, office-based role with standard hours.

Qualifications

• AHIMA/AAPC certification or three years coding experience.
• Two years coding, clinical, or billing experience.
• If not certified, must obtain certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles clinic or provider visits and reports on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation by contacting the appropriate personnel.
• Reviews, abstracts, and codes multiple/sub specialty services and assigns appropriate coding classification.
• Interacts with and provides feedback to providers, hospital staff, and clinic managers on billing related issues.
• Researches and resolves high volume accounts and complex, suspended claims.
• Interprets and applies basic regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.
• Assures adherence to department quality and productivity standards.
• Assists with other department coding needs as requested.
• Serves as a mentor and assists in the training of Level I Coders.

Skills

Coding accuracy

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Training others

Education

AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent

Two years coding, clinical, or billing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a coder for outpatient clinic and provider services coding and abstracting for professional or facility billing. Responsibilities include reconciling visits, coding, and interacting with providers to address billing issues.

The ideal candidate will have AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent, at least two years of coding or billing experience, and the ability to train others. This is a sedentary, office-based role with standard hours.