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Coder II - Health Science District (Remote)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationTruman Support Center

Kansas City, Missouri

DepartmentRevenue Integrity

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

 

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

 

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.  UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

 

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

The Coder I position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-9/10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT coding.  May develop and maintain a statistical database and to record a clinical summary.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.2 years’ experience in medical records coding of CPT & ICD-9/10 for single or multi-specialty physician practiceKnowledge of insurance company, third-party and government reimbursement programs; i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collectionKnowledge of physician practice billing and medical information systemsKnowledge of Medicare rules, Local Carrier determinations (LCD), National Correcting Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure coding sequence.Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs and devices.Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written with all levels of staffDetail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic teaching healthcare experience.Credentialed with CCA, CPC-A, CPC or CPC-H (Physician based coding)