Coder - Pathology

CU Medicine•Aurora, CO

2d•$25 - $32•Remote

About The Position

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region's largest and most comprehensive multispecialty physician group practice. At our primary and specialty care clinics across the Denver metro area and Front Range, CU Anschutz School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers bring the latest medical knowledge and new advancements to the care they provide every day. CU Medicine also provides business operations, revenue cycle and administrative services to support the patients of CU Anschutz School of Medicine providers. We are seeking a highly motivated Coder I to support our Pathology team in our Coding Services department. This job can be performed 100% remotely, and out of state candidates will be considered. The Coder I will work under direct supervision for coding, medical documentation review and charge capture of professional services in accordance with CMS guidelines. Job function will include verifying and validating data for accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for statistical reporting and reimbursement purposes, as well as preparation of charge capture documents for claims submission. The individual in this position will also perform various assignments under the direction of the Coding Services Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
AAPC and/or AHIMA certification is required within one year of hire date, if not already certified. CPC-A certification is acceptable.
Prior clinical background and/or medical coding education required for entry level coding.
Individual must have basic knowledge of coding principles, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
Knowledge in claim system edits and modifier assignment.

Responsibilities

Review provider documentation to validate complete and accurate procedural and diagnoses coding. This includes use of clinic schedules to verify date of service, name and CU Medicine billing number of provider and verification of referring provider information.
Review and prioritize ICD-10-CM codes and CPT-4 procedure codes with applicable modifiers when necessary, as well as HCPCS codes, if applicable.
Review medical documentation to verify procedures
Prioritize and assign necessary ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and/or HCPCS
Process charges within 24-48 hours of clinic completion
Process charges in accordance with CMS, state and local regulations
Maintain greater than or equal to 95% accuracy rate for all charges processed, while meeting applicable Coding Services production standards
Reconciliation of all charges processed in GE billing system