Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 2

University of Utah; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder 2 to join their fully remote team. This role involves coding outpatient clinic services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior coders. The ideal candidate will have a recognized coding certification and relevant experience. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation, along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous retirement contributions and medical insurance. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading medical billing office while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

90% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance

14.2% Retirement Contribution

Reduced Tuition

PTO and Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Certification in medical coding required (CPC, CCS, etc.).
• 2 years coding, clinical, or billing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient clinic services.
• Mentor and assist in training Level 1 Coders.

Skills

CPT Coding

ICD-10 Coding

Medical Billing

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Medical Coding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 04/29/2025

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN41752B

Job Title

Working Title

Working Title Coder 2

Job Grade

Job Grade D

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper

Location

Location Other

City

City Other

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Close Date

Close Date 06/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration, innovation, and accountability, and believe a successful candidate will exemplify these attributes too.

We are looking for an experienced Medical Coder 2 to join our team. As a Coder 2, you will utilize coding knowledge to assign CPT and ICD -10 codes for abstracting, coding, and interpreting of outpatient clinic and provider services for professional and/or facility billing while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations. Additionally, Level 2 Coders mentor and assist in the training of Level 1 Coders and provide feedback to providers and clinic managers on billing-related issues. Candidates need to have a nationally recognized coding certification and 2 years coding, clinical, or billing experience OR equivalency of 3 years coding experience is required.

Compensation & Benefits
The starting hourly rate for this position is $23 – $25/hr, depending on experience. Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department performance. All team members are eligible for the University’s comprehensive benefit package that includes 90% employer-paid medical insurance, a generous 14.2% retirement contribution, reduced tuition, PTO and holiday pay, and more!

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and the adherence to departmental policies, including UMB’s Telecommuting Agreement which requires a distraction-free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time) regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable internet service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Multi-specialty Coding 70%
• Review charges and report on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation by contacting appropriate personnel.
• Review, abstract, and code multiple/subspecialty services and assign appropriate coding classification.
• Utilize internal and external coding resources and processes to accurately and fully code the episode of care for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Practice the resolution of coding and charging issues captured by edits in the various Epic work queues.
• Interpret and apply basic regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.
• Abstract required medical and administrative data, verifying applicable care providers, medical record number, account number, visit times and dates
• Participate in meetings with providers, hospital staff, and clinic managers to provide feedback on coding related issues. 20%
• Present information and assist in coding/billing training efforts.
• Provider Onboarding. Quarterly coding/billing meetings among multiple surgical groups i.e. (reviewing notes, presenting cases, and meeting minutes).
• Assists with other department coding needs as requested, such as mentoring L1 Coders. 10%
• Meet department and individual productivity expectations. Complete other relevant duties as assigned.

This is a general job description and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ) or American Academy of Professional Coders ( AAPC ) recognized certification such as: Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital ( CPC -H), Certified Professional Coder-Payer ( CPC -P), Certified Coding Specialist ( CCS ), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based ( CCS - P), Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA ), Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ), or other specialty certification indicated by the department, OR 3 years coding experience required or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

AND an additional 2 years of coding, clinical, or billing experience required.

Departments may prefer specific certifications over others.

Basic knowledge of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations, health insurance processing, proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and effective human relations and communication skills are also required.

Incumbents qualifying for this position under the equivalency requirement, without certification, may be required to obtain an American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ) or American Academy of Professional Coders ( AAPC ) recognized certification within 6 months of hire.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Preferences

An especially qualified candidate will also possess the following:

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working in medical billing
• Preferred 1 year of coding experience
• AHIMA or AAPC Certification required
• Proven experience working from home effectively

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you obtained certification in medical coding, such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), CPC-P, CCS, CCS- P, or equivalent certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many months/years of coding, clinical, or billing experience do you have?
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more
• * How many months/years or coding experience using ICD-9-CM do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
• * Are you available to work UMB’s office hours (Monday to Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Employment.utah.edu
  • University of Utah job board
  • KSL.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Monster.com
  • AAPC
  • AMBA
  • Handshake
  • Department of Workforce Services
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • DiverseJobs.net
  • Facebook
  • Other
• * Do you currently live in Utah or do you intend to move to Utah within the next 3 months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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