Medical Coder II - Billing

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Under limited guidance, the Medical Coder II abstracts clinical information from records and assigns appropriate ICD and/or CPT codes for a variety of patient encounters. The role may include reviewing documentation for accuracy and supports accurate billing and reimbursement while maintaining coding quality and productivity standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Current CPC certification.
• Must meet a 90% coding accuracy rate.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract clinical information from medical records to support accurate code assignment.
• Assign ICD and CPT codes for a variety of patient encounters.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and address documentation discrepancies that may affect coding and billing.
• Collaborate with providers and team members to support accurate billing and reimbursement.
• Apply medical terminology, anatomy, and coding conventions to coding assignments.
• Manage routine coding assignments independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Escalate highly complex coding cases for review and resolution as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED