Remote Medical Coding Specialist (ICD/CPT)

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Remote; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Physicians, part of the University of Missouri system, seeks a Medical Coding Specialist to review complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes. The role includes auditing records for reimbursement accuracy and acting as a liaison with payers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities also involve supporting faculty and staff with documentation standards and presenting training on changes to Medicare billing and coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training to obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding systems.
• One year of related medical records coding experience may be substituted.
• Certification within one year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification: see listed certs.

Responsibilities

• Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (CPT).
• Assist in auditing medical records to identify coding/reimbursement issues and corresponding edits/denials.
• Serve as liaison between third-party payers and departments to coordinate professional coding activities.
• Present training sessions for faculty, residents, and staff on Medicare billing, federal laws, and coding standards.

Education

Certified coding certification (CCA/CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/COC/CIC)

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS CPT-4 coding proficiency

Job description

University Physicians, part of the University of Missouri system, seeks a Medical Coding Specialist to review complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes. The role includes auditing records for reimbursement accuracy and acting as a liaison with payers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities also involve supporting faculty and staff with documentation standards and presenting training on changes to Medicare billing and coding guidelines.