Remote Reimbursement & Medical Coding Assistant

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a diligent Reimbursement Assistant for the Financial Clearance - Ancillary Team in Columbia, MO. You will extract data, apply ICD-9 CM and CPT codes, and coordinate billing with external agencies to ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role emphasizes auditing, cross-department liaison, and interpretation of healthcare documentation to optimize claims processing while contributing to a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• ICD-9 CM and CPT coding experience preferred.
• Associate degree in medical coding or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training sessions on Medicare billing, laws, and clinical documentation guidelines.
• Coordinate professional/technical billings with internal departments and outside agencies.
• Screen medical records for potential liabilities and audit issues in billing and reimbursement.
• Act as liaison with third-party payers to resolve audit discrepancies.
• Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures per classification for inpatient, outpatient and professional encounters.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree in medical coding or related

Job description

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a diligent Reimbursement Assistant for the Financial Clearance - Ancillary Team in Columbia, MO. You will extract data, apply ICD-9 CM and CPT codes, and coordinate billing with external agencies to ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role emphasizes auditing, cross-department liaison, and interpretation of healthcare documentation to optimize claims processing while contributing to a mission-driven healthcare environment.