• Remote Professional Billing Coder II

    Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City, MO)


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    Remote Professional Billing Coder II

     

    101 Truman Medical Center

     

    Job Location

     

    University Health 4 (UH4)

     

    Kansas City, Missouri

     

    Department

     

    Corporate Professional Billing

    Position Type

    Full time

     

    Work Schedule

    7:00AM - 3:30PM

    Hours Per Week

     

    40

    Job Description

    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.

     

    This is a fully remote position following the initial probation period. The coder may be asked to come on site for special assignments or training as needed after this period.

    Minimum Requirements

    + 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; i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.

    + Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection

    + Knowledge with CPT, ICD 9/10 CD, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties

    + Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines

    + Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

    + Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing

    + Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.

    + Ability to maintain knowledge of Medicare rules and Local Carrier Determination (LCD) and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure code sequencing

    + Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staff Detail oriented.

    + Ability to work independently and in a group setting

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree

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

     

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