Professional Coder II- Remote

Truman Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center is seeking a Professional Coder II for a fully remote role with initial on-site training. You will code professional services across multiple specialties, review documentation, and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and E/M codes in line with AMA/CMS guidelines.

Requires an associates degree or equivalent, CPC/COC/CCS/Credential or RHIT/RHIA, and 2+ years of coding experience. Remote work after probation, onsite training as needed at Kansas City location.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification or RHIT/RHIA/CEDC.
• 2+ years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rules and LCD/NCCI edits.
• Strong CPT, ICD-9/10-CM, HCPCS coding and medical terminology knowledge.
• Familiarity with PATH documentation guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Code professional services accurately from medical record documentation.
• Review and assign correct ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS and E/M levels per AMA/CMS guidelines.

Skills

CPT/HCPCS ICD-10

PATH guidelines

AAPC/AHIMA certs

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Medical terminology

Medical information systems

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Professional Coder II- Remote

101 Truman Medical Center

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

Job Description

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.

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