PB Coder

BBSS Beyond Blue; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a PB Coder to code professional billing services, applying ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines for physician and outpatient services and ensuring payer compliance. You will review provider documentation and resolve routine coding issues.

Responsibilities include assigning codes with moderate complexity, auditing for accuracy, querying providers as needed, and submitting data to billing systems promptly.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CPC-A/CCA/CCS-P certifications preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to PB services with moderate-level of complexity.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards.
• Reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness; queries providers as needed.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and policies.
• Submits coded data to billing systems accurately and timely.
• Responds to routine coding questions from providers or revenue cycle teams.
• Participates in audits and uses feedback to improve coding accuracy.
• Tracks and maintains productivity and quality standards.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

HCPCS coding

Billing accuracy

Querying providers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIA certification

RHIT certification

CPC certification

CPC-A certification

CCA certification

CCS-P certification

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: PB Coder

Requisition Number: R-000003286

Department Name: Supervisor, PB Coding

Work Location: Remote-KY

Grade Level: 4

Type of Position: PRN Position Time Status: Part time

Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for coding professional billing services to ensure accurate claim submission and reimbursement. Applies ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines to physician and outpatient services while ensuring compliance with payer and organizational policies. Reviews provider documentation and resolves routine coding issues.

Essential Functions

• Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPS codes to PB services with moderate-level of complexity.
• Maintains consistent achievement of departmental productivity and quality standards..
• Reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness, querying providers as needed.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
• Submits coded data to billing systems accurately and timely.
• Responds to routine coding questions from providers or revenue cycle teams.
• Participates in audits and incorporates feedback to improve coding accuracy.
• Tracks and maintains productivity and quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirement

2–3 years of professional coding experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) or equivalent required.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises:1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes:1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation:1. Never
• P. Burns:1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people:1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.