Coder I
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Remote Coder I assigning CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCs codes for UofL Health, an integrated regional academic health system. Ensuring compliant billing and resolving coding denials.
Responsibilities:
- Abstract information from service documentation and assign and sequence appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCs codes into billing systems
- Ensure coding compliance with established guidelines, federal, state, and private health plans, and organizational and regulatory guidance
- Review and resolve coding denials
- Complete charge sessions in assigned work queues in a timely manner
- Complete documentation meeting current EM Guidelines for providers
- Ensure documentation meets Teaching Physician Rules mandated by CMS and ULH Policies before code release for billing
- Ensure Advanced Practice Provider documentation meets payer-specific rules before code release for billing
- Provide comments and suggestions regarding weak areas identified in coding reviews
- Report trending deficiencies to the Senior Manager and Compliance Educator as appropriate
- Meet or exceed organizational coding production and quality standards
- Participate in special projects and perform other assigned duties
- Maintain daily/weekly communication with office managers, departments, and providers
- Respond promptly to questions from managers, providers, departments, and representatives
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (required)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (required)
- One to four (1-4) years physician coding experience (preferred)
- Ability to work within a team environment and meet monthly goals
- Maintain compliance with rules and regulations regarding coding
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Benefits:
- Full-time employment











