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UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
Coder Associate
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$63,091 / year median in the U.S.
-13% projected decline
Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility — we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for performing accurate and compliant billing and coding for multispecialty services. Ensures adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintains required credentials through ongoing education. Facilitates effective communication with diverse stakeholders and provides cross-coverage as needed. Supports revenue maximization and institutional goals by reviewing clinical documentation and identifying discrepancies for process improvement. Maintains high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service in a remote work environment. Essential Functions- Reviews and abstracts medical record documentation for all patient types and services.
- Assigns accurate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and
ICD-10-PCS
codes and modifiers based on documentation.- Ensures adherence to all regulatory coding and billing guidelines and organizational policies.
- Utilizes applicable software systems to complete coding, abstracting, and billing transactions.
- Reviews and corrects coding edits and resolves potential billing errors.
- Queries providers to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
- Maintains current knowledge of coding principles, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
- Participates in quality improvement, audits, and professional development activities.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with clinical staff, management, and team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.