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Company Name : University of Utah
Location : Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Position : Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 2
Job Description : Announcement
Details
Open Date 03/09/2022
Requisition Number PRN29656B
Job Title Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 2
Working Title Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 2
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40.0
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
As arranged
VP Area U of U Health – Academics
Department 00209 – Univ Medical Billing – Oper
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 22.50 – 23.00
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY – The Coder 2 position utilizes coding knowledge to assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient clinic and provider services, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations. Opportunity to mentor and assist in the training of Level 1 coders. Provides feedback to providers, clinic managers on billing related issues. Come work in a fast-paced high-energy office assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes using medical documentation. Candidates need to have a nationally recognized coding certification and 2 years coding, clinical, or billing experience OR equivalency of 3 years coding experience is required. After training and demonstrated competency of the position, individual is required to work a minimum of two days per week in-office. Our office gives you the opportunity to code for 1800+ multi-specialty physicians and mid-level providers who are on the cutting edge of medicine.
Responsibilities
Review charges and report on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation by contacting appropriate personnel.
Reviews, abstracts, and codes multiple/sub specialty services and assigns appropriate coding classification.
At a minimum of two days per week, works in-office, interacting and collaborating with appropriate contacts on coding/billing related issues.
Attends in-office meetings with coding staff, providers, hospital staff and clinic managers to provide feedback on coding related issues.
Researches and resolves high volume accounts and complex, suspended claims.
Interprets and applies basic regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.
Assures adherence to department quality and productivity standards.
Assists with other department coding needs as requested.
Serves as a mentor for and assists in the training of Level 1 Coders, meets and trains in-person as needed.
May present information to providers and assist in training efforts regarding coding/billing. Meetings and presentations are conducted in-person.
Meets productivity and accuracy expectations of the position.
Other duties as assigned.
This position receives direction from department leadership. Will work closely with co-workers, supervisors, and department leadership in the resolution of regulatory and complex issues. Incumbents also work cooperatively with physicians, nurses, other ancillary staff, and external contacts.
Disclaimer
This is a general job description and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) recognized certification such as: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS- P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or other specialty certification indicated by the department, OR 3 years coding experience required.
AND an additional 2 years of coding, clinical, or billing experience required.
Departments may prefer specific certifications over others.
Basic knowledge of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations, health insurance processing, proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and effective human relations and communication skills are also required.
Incumbents qualifying for this position under the equivalency requirement, without certification, may be required to obtain an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) recognized certification within 6 months of hire.
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
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Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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