Remote Medical Coder II – ER & Outpatient Coding

Vermont, Inc; Burlington (VT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont seeks a Coder Level II to apply ICD-10 CM and CPT codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts. The role requires knowledge of Medical Necessity and at least one additional outpatient coding area, with remote work offered.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, completed medical terminology and anatomy/physiology courses, and relevant coding credentials (CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA) or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology classes.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10CM and CPT coding guidelines and conventions.
• Understanding of Medical Necessity for Medicare targeted tests.
• Credential options: CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA preferred or required.
• Ability to maintain at least 93% accuracy while meeting AHIMA productivity benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10 CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts.
• Proficiently code in at least one other outpatient area (e.g., Ancillary Services, Clinics, OB-GYN, Medical Necessity, SNF).
• Meet AHIMA productivity benchmarks and accuracy targets; interact with hospital staff as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

ICD-10CM coding

CPT coding guidelines

Medical necessity

Education

CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA credential

Job description

The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont seeks a Coder Level II to apply ICD-10 CM and CPT codes to outpatient Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts. The role requires knowledge of Medical Necessity and at least one additional outpatient coding area, with remote work offered.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, completed medical terminology and anatomy/physiology courses, and relevant coding credentials (CCS/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA) or equivalent experience.