PB Coder Senior

UK St. Claire • Remote-KY, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you. Job Summary Responsible for coding complex professional billing encounters and serving as a subject matter expert for coding compliance and accuracy. Provides support to providers and coding staff through education, feedback, and resolution of difficult cases. Ensures adherence to federal regulations, payer rules, and organizational coding policies. Participates in audits, quality initiatives, and process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of professional coding experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPS codes to PB services with high-level of complexity.
• Maintains consistent achievement of departmental productivity and quality standards.
• Serves as resource for resolving escalated coding issues and complex documentation questions.
• Reviews and analyzes coding audit findings.
• Educates providers and staff on documentation requirements and coding compliance.
• Monitors coding productivity, accuracy, and reimbursement trends.
• Collaborates with revenue cycle and compliance teams to reduce denials and rejections.
• Develops training resources and assists in onboarding new coding staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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