Medical Coder

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Description
UMC Physicians is seeking a remote, part-time Certified Medical Coder to join our team of specialty coders. Under general supervision, the Certified Medical Coder reviews, analyzes and assures the final diagnoses and procedures as stated by the practicing providers are valid and complete. The Certified Medical Coder accurately codes and bills clinic and hospital procedures for providers to ensure proper reimbursement, and provides accurate and timely insurance filing of claims and posting of payments.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Attentive to detail
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:

• Ability to work a regular full-time schedule
• Hyrbid remote/in-office schedule

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work life balance
• Work with a purpose and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives

of others

Essential Job Functions

• Review records and assign CPT diagnoses
• Coding surgical procedures
• Code charges for outpatient and inpatient charges on a daily basis
• Monitor third party payments daily
• Review and research denial of claims
• Answer questions by patients and insurance companies on billing issues
• Handle billing correspondence
• Gather data and prepare information/reports as requested
• Perform other administrative duties as directed

Additional Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Medical operations and personnel skills
• Proficiency in all billing programs and procedures
• Clear understanding of coding and medical terminology
• Sensitivity to confidential information at all times

Minimum Qualifications

• Active CPC Certification
• Extensive CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 knowledge
• High school diploma
• 30 WPM typing speed
• Experience in neurosurgery coding

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lubbock, TX 79407