Professional Coder II- Remote

AAPC; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAPC is seeking a Professional Coder II to accurately code professional services from medical records, assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and E/M levels per AMA/CMS guidelines across multiple specialties.

This is a fully remote role after the initial probation period; on-site attendance may be required for special assignments or training. Location appears as Kansas City, MO in job details.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).
• 2 years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, MC+ and other reimbursement programs.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/10, HCPCS coding and medical terminology
• Proficiency with PATH documentation guidelines
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing
• Proficient with computer hardware and software systems
• Understanding LCD and NCCI edits and proper code sequencing
• Effective verbal and written communication; detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a group

Responsibilities

• Code professional services accurately according to AMA/CMS guidelines.
• Review documentation and assign correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT/HCPCS codes and E/M levels across multiple specialties.
• Remote work after probation; on-site presence possible for special assignments or training.

Skills

CPT/HCPCS ICD-10 coding

PATH guidelines

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Medical information systems

PATH documentation tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Professional Coder II- Remote

The Coder II position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties according to AMA/CMS coding guidelines.

This is a fully remote position following the initial probation period. The coder may be asked to come on site for special assignments or training as needed after this period.

Job Location: Work From Home-City Tax Req Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Corporate Professional Billing

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week: 40

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).
• 2-years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties
• Knowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs; i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection
• Knowledge with CPT, ICD 9/10 CD, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines
• Knowledge of 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.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of Medicare rules and Local Carrier Determination (LCD) and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure code sequencing
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staff Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 in an academic teaching health care organization