Remote Medical Coder II - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

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

Job summary

UNC Health, based in Chapel Hill, NC, is hiring a remote physician coder responsible for reviewing, abstracting, and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. You will work under an administrative supervisor and independently handle tasks while adhering to coding, billing, and data collection regulations.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, interaction with physicians on coding practices, documentation review, and maintaining certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of physician medical coding experience required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and ICD-PCS coding conventions.
• Familiarity with third-party payer rules and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT with modifiers for professional services to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Provide guidance to physicians and staff on coding practices and regulatory changes.
• Review provider documentation to abstract diagnoses and procedures and obtain clarifications as needed.
• Independently manage high volumes of coding work within departmental standards.
• Maintain quality and production standards and pursue continuing education.
• Maintain required professional certifications and stay current with coding changes.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAPC/CCS or AHIMA certification

Job description

UNC Health, based in Chapel Hill, NC, is hiring a remote physician coder responsible for reviewing, abstracting, and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. You will work under an administrative supervisor and independently handle tasks while adhering to coding, billing, and data collection regulations.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, interaction with physicians on coding practices, documentation review, and maintaining certifications.