Medical Coder II - Physician Rev Cycle Coding

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

9d•Remote

About The Position

Performs technical and administrative work reviewing, abstracting, and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. Work is performed in compliance with third-party, state, and federal regulations and standardized procedures. Employees report to an administrative superior while independently handling assigned tasks. The position is part of Physician Revenue Cycle Coding, is full-time, and is designated as remote with a day job schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
Successful completion of the UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test.
At least one of the following certifications: AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification or AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCSP certification.
Two years of physician medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes, CPT codes with modifiers, and other applicable codes.
Analyze coding information for optimal and proper reimbursement, including resolving coding denials.
Ensure compliance with applicable coding, billing, and data collection regulations and procedures.
Use appropriate software to validate information.
Provide physicians and other health care staff with information about current coding practices and changes in third-party, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Review, analyze, and abstract provider documentation for diagnoses, procedures, ancillary testing, medications, laboratory services, and other services provided.
Obtain missing information and clarify existing documentation.
Independently manage high volumes of inventory within departmental standards.
Adhere to departmental quality and production standards.
Acquire continuing education through UNC Physicians-approved programs and vendors.
Maintain required professional certification.