Coder I, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Extract information from service documentation and assign as well as sequence CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCs codes along with modifiers in billing systems.

• Ensure adherence to coding compliance with federal, state, private health plans, organizational policies, and regulatory guidelines.

• Review and resolve coding denials efficiently.

• Complete charge sessions in designated work queues in a timely fashion.

• Ensure documentation aligns with current EM Guidelines for providers.

• Verify that documentation complies with CMS Teaching Physician Rules and UofL Health policies prior to code release for billing.

• Confirm that Advanced Practice Provider documentation adheres to payer-specific requirements before code release for billing.

• Provide feedback and suggestions on areas needing improvement identified during coding reviews.

• Report ongoing deficiencies to the Senior Manager and Compliance Educator.

• Achieve or exceed the organization's coding production and quality standards.

• Engage in special projects and perform additional assigned tasks.

• Maintain daily and weekly communication with office managers, departments, and providers.

• Respond promptly to inquiries from managers, providers, departments, and representatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (mandatory).

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (mandatory).

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P), or Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) credentialed by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (mandatory).

• One to four (1-4) years of experience in physician coding (preferred).

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and achieve monthly objectives.

• Capability to maintain compliance with coding regulations and rules.

• Ability to uphold HIPAA privacy and security standards and confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills with office managers, departments, providers, and representatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote work opportunity from home in Kentucky.