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Coder II (Remote)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Work From Home-City Tax Exempt

Lees Summit, Missouri

Department

Revenue Integrity UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 4:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

The Coder II position Coordinates outpatient claims processing and data collection to optimize reimbursement in outpatient departments with an emphasis in emergency services.  Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-10 diagnosis codes, procedure codes and E/M level codes for both facility and professional services. Works independently as well as with the Charge Services team.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s 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).
• Must maintain active certification for continued employment.
• 2 years’ experience in medical record coding.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines
• Knowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs.
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge of Medicare rules, Local Coverage Determinations, National Correct Coding Initiative and proper procedure coding sequence.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.
• Excellent independent work ethic along with strong sense of team.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Cerner or Allscripts experience
• Emergency Department coding