Remote Coder II: ICD-10/CPT Expert, Work-From-Home

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder II for a remote role, working Monday through Friday during business hours. You will handle outpatient coding, including ICD-10, CPT, and DSM IV, and reconcile NCCI edits for injections, infusions, and hydrations.

Responsibilities include ensuring coding accuracy, adhering to guidelines, maintaining productivity, and participating in ongoing education and meetings. Requires RHIA/RHIT/CCS eligibility and completion of an AHIMA/AACP-certified program.

Qualifications

• Two years of hospital coding experience.
• Completed an AHIMA or AACP-certified Coding program or certificate.
• High School or GED equivalent.
• Outpatient coding experience and ability to code ICD-10-CM, CPT, DSM IV when applicable.
• Experience with Medipac/SMS/Meditech and encoder tools.
• Eligible for RHIA, RHIT, CCS credentials; Act 34 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review coding for accuracy before submission using CCI edits.
• Utilize coding guidelines and clinics to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and DSM IV codes.
• Maintain documentation of productivity and accuracy; participate in monthly coding meetings.
• Code diagnoses and procedures with proper sequencing for DRG/APC/ASC or payment tier.
• Identify incomplete documentation and initiate physician queries as needed.

Skills

Two years hospital coding experience

Education

AHIMA/AACP-certified Coding program

High School or GED

Tools

Medipac

SMS

Meditech

Encoders

Job description

UPMC Corporate Revenue Cycle is hiring a Coder II for a remote role, working Monday through Friday during business hours. You will handle outpatient coding, including ICD-10, CPT, and DSM IV, and reconcile NCCI edits for injections, infusions, and hydrations.

Responsibilities include ensuring coding accuracy, adhering to guidelines, maintaining productivity, and participating in ongoing education and meetings. Requires RHIA/RHIT/CCS eligibility and completion of an AHIMA/AACP-certified program.