Remote Medical Coder II - ICD-10/CPT Expert

UNC Health; Eastowne (NC); Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Physician Medical Coder to join our Shared Services team. The role involves reviewing, abstracting, and assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services, ensuring compliance with third-party, state, and federal regulations.

You will analyze documentation to support proper reimbursement and answer coding inquiries from physicians and staff. The position offers remote work with standard 40-hour weeks, requires 2 years of physician coding experience, and

Qualifications

• 2 years of physician medical coding experience.
• Must have AAPC or AHIMA CCSP certification.
• High school diploma or GED; higher-level degree may satisfy.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to work remotely with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-CPT codes with modifiers for professional services.
• Analyze information for proper reimbursement and resolve coding denials.
• Inform physicians and staff about coding changes and guidance.
• Review provider documentation and obtain missing information as needed.
• Maintain required professional certification and adhere to regulations.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAPC or AHIMA CCSP certification

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Physician Medical Coder to join our Shared Services team. The role involves reviewing, abstracting, and assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services, ensuring compliance with third-party, state, and federal regulations.

You will analyze documentation to support proper reimbursement and answer coding inquiries from physicians and staff. The position offers remote work with standard 40-hour weeks, requires 2 years of physician coding experience, and