Professional Coder II- Remote

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Professional Coder II- Remote101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationWork From Home-City Tax ReqKansas City, Missouri

Corporate Professional Billing

Full time

8:00AM - 4:30PM

40

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