Overview
University of Utah Health is seeking an outpatient/provider coder to abstract, code, and interpret outpatient clinic and provider services for professional or facility billing. This role uses coding expertise to abstract and record data from medical records and support documentation and coding-related processes.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile clinic or provider visits and identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation.
- Review, abstract, and code multiple specialty services and assign appropriate coding classifications.
- Communicate with providers, hospital staff, and clinic managers regarding billing-related issues.
- Research and resolve high-volume accounts and complex suspended claims.
- Apply basic regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.
- Maintain department quality and productivity standards.
- Assist with additional coding needs as assigned.
- Mentor and help train Level I coders.
Work Environment
This is a sedentary position involving mostly sitting. The role is not responsible for providing direct patient care.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- AHIMA or AAPC-recognized certification such as CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT, or three years of coding experience.
- Two years of coding, clinical, or billing experience.
- If hired under the equivalency option without certification, certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical documentation requirements, regulatory and reimbursement rules, and health insurance processing.
- Strong communication and human relations skills.
- Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to maintain certifications through continuing education credits.
- Ability to train others.
Preferred
- Experience organizing and conducting coding or billing education.
Location
Utah, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
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