Coder II (Remote)

Truman Medical Centers; Missouri; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Professional Billing Lead Coder for a remote position. This role requires coding expertise in professional services with responsibilities including accurate coding of medical records and leading coding staff. Candidates should have at least 5 years of coding experience, comprehensive knowledge of CPT and ICD coding, and at least two coding certifications. This position emphasizes communication skills and attention to detail, supporting quality patient care and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years comprehensive medical record coding experience in multi-specialty.
• Proficient in the medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Expert level knowledge of Medicare rules and coding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaisons and leaders between coding staff and operations.
• Responsible for accurate coding of professional services.
• Code complex cases and assign correct ICD-9/10-CM diagnosis codes.

Skills

Medical record coding

CPT coding

ICD-9/10 coding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 or more coding certifications (i.e. CPC or CPMA)

Job description

Professional Billing Lead Coder (Remote) page is loaded## Professional Billing Lead Coder (Remote)locations: Work From Home-City Tax Exempttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0017223**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.****Please log into to search for positions and apply.**Professional Billing Lead Coder (Remote)101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**Work From Home-City Tax ExemptLees Summit, Missouri# **Department**Corporate Professional Billing# **Position Type**Full time# **Work Schedule**7:30AM - 4:00PM# **Hours Per Week**40# **Job Description**The coding leads serve as liaisons and leaders between coding staff, the operation, and the Director. The coding leads are recognized as the subject matter experts for coding and for meeting operational objectives. The Lead Coder position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes to complex cases and assigns correct ICD-9/10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT coding, E/M coding and level of interventional and surgical coding. This level will also code for new and experimental treatments and therapies. The lead coders will code for multiple physician specialties.Minimum Requirements* High school diploma or equivalent.* 2 or more coding certifications, i.e. CPC or CPMA, and must maintain active certifications for continued employment* 5 years comprehensive medical record coding, of high level CPT/HCPCs & ICD-9/10, for multi-specialty Physician’s services, including experience in an academic teaching health care organization – candidates with demonstrated abilities/skills at this level without the full years of experience can be considered* Demonstrated ability and experience identifying documentation improvement opportunities* Knowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs; i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.* Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection* Extensive knowledge with CPT, ICD 9/10 CD, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties* Fluency with Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology* Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing* Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.* Expert level knowledge of Medicare rules and Local Carrier Determination (LCD) and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure code sequencing* Competence in physician and staff education, including proficiency in presentation preparation and delivery* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staff Detail oriented.* Ability to work independently and in a team environment**Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.