Remote Certified Appeals Coder for Medical Claims

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to manage appeals of unpaid claims in the Central Business Office. This role works closely with insurance carriers to resolve balances and ensure accurate payments.

The ideal candidate holds CPC or AHIMA credentials, has at least three years of coding experience, and is comfortable navigating a fast-paced health-system environment across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of medical coding experience, preferably with insurance.
• CPC certification through AAPC or AHIMA credentials.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review and appeal unpaid claims daily.
• Completes follow-up work on appealed claims.
• Works with insurance carriers on appeal issues.
• Provides feedback to the coding department with coding errors or updates.
• Reviews remit to ensure accurate payment was received.
• Reviews denials for accuracy.
• Obtains all necessary information to expedite the appeal process.
• Closes and prints daily batch proof.
• Makes charge corrections as needed in the practice management system.
• Attends continue education programs for coding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPC certification (AAPC)

AHIMA certifications (CCA/CCS/CCS-P)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to manage appeals of unpaid claims in the Central Business Office. This role works closely with insurance carriers to resolve balances and ensure accurate payments.

The ideal candidate holds CPC or AHIMA credentials, has at least three years of coding experience, and is comfortable navigating a fast-paced health-system environment across multiple facilities.