Coding Representative (Remote Eligible)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

19h•$22,500•Remote

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care’s Department of Health Information Management, Coding and Abstracting Division is hiring a part-time Emergency Department medical coder to assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes for facility and physician Emergency Department services. The role reviews medical record documentation and applies coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and institutional compliance policies. The position is based at the Hospital Support Services Building in Coralville, Iowa, and is eligible for remote work. Applicants seeking remote work may be considered; training is on-site or virtual, with remote eligibility evaluated after satisfactory training. Work arrangements are reviewed annually and must comply with the university’s remote work and related policies. The schedule is 20 hours per week, with days and hours negotiable. The role supports patient revenue management, accurate reimbursement, coding compliance, and operational improvement. It includes reviewing billing work queues, identifying process improvements and denial-management opportunities, preparing reports, communicating with colleagues and healthcare providers to resolve coding or documentation issues, and participating in internal coding and developmental training. The position may also assist with provider training on documentation requirements. The annual salary is $22,500 to commensurate. The position is a regular salaried appointment and includes benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Requirements

Completion of a degree program in Health Information Management from AHIMA, a medical coding certification program from AAPC, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Health Information Management certification such as RHIA or RHIT, or coding certification such as CCS, CCA, or CPC through AHIMA, AAPC, or another nationally recognized credentialing body; full certification must be received within six months of hire.
Knowledge of hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding.
Knowledge of E/M coding for physician billing.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Proficiency with computer software applications, such as Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience with hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT medical coding.
1–3 years of experience with E/M coding for Emergency Department physicians.
Knowledge, understanding, and experience with CMS regulations and industry standards.
Knowledge and experience using Epic.
Knowledge and experience using 3M or equivalent MS DRG/APR DRG encoder/analyzer software.

Responsibilities

Review medical record documentation and assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT/HCPCS procedure, and E/M codes for Emergency Department facility and physician services.
Apply ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and coding compliance policies.
Adopt and incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce institutional risk.
Review medical records and billed data for documentation and regulatory compliance, supporting full and accurate reimbursement.
Monitor compliance standards and policies and contribute to tools and processes that address causes of incorrect payment.
Review hospital billing and physician billing charge-review work queues for accounts with edits.
Identify potential process improvements, including opportunities related to denial management.
Prepare work-list reports and other reports as directed.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, departments, and healthcare providers to resolve issues and documentation questions.
Contact healthcare providers about incomplete or unsigned documentation and request additional information needed for complete and accurate code assignment.
May assist with or provide provider training on documentation requirements.
Participate in internal coding and developmental training.