Professional Billing Coder II (Remote) - University Health : Job Details

Professional Billing Coder II (Remote) Full time, 7:00AM - 3:30PM, 40 hours per week. Location: University Health 4 (UH4), Kansas City, Missouri. Department: Corporate Professional Billing. This position is fully remote after the initial probation period, with possible on-site assignments for training or special projects as needed.

• The Coder II position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties according to AMA/CMS coding guidelines.

• Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).
• 2 years medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties.
• Knowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, MC+).
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/10-CM, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PATH documentation guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing.
• Proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of Medicare rules and LCD/NCCI edits and proper procedure code sequencing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of staff; detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Bachelors degree.
• Experience with medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 in an academic teaching health care organization.