Coder II

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.

Please log into to search for positions and apply.

Coder II (Remote)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 4 (UH4)Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Corporate Professional Billing

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

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

High school diploma or equivalent.

Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential).

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

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

---