The University of Vermont Health Network
Professional Coder
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Job Description
- Req#: R0062519
Building Name: UVMMC - Out of State Remote Worker Location Address: 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Professional Revenue Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $21.65 Mid $27.57 Max $33.48 Recruiter: Hollie BachilasThis position is 100% remote. Epic electronic medical record experience strongly preferred.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Professional Coder reviews medical documentation and inputs billing for a Health Care Service Area. The Professional Coder reviews documentation to ensure accuracy in coding and charge submission for professional charges. They are responsible for timely and accurate charge entry to support timely billing and must work in a self-directed team environment to keep revenue cycle performance current. Duties consist of collecting charge information, reviewing the accuracy of the charge information, reviewing clinical records for proper documentation, investigating questionable coding practices, edit resolution, provider communication and feedback on coding practices and in some areas, performs charge entry into a computerized billing system. The Professional Coder ensures coding and billing compliance for the Faculty Practice by acting as a checkpoint for provider / physician medical coding.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Anatomy and physiology and/or medical terminology required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Certification by AAPC is required. (Apprentice accepted).
EXPERIENCE:
This is an entry level position for Professional Coders. Experience with data entry, CPT and ICD coding, health information management, and/or medical terminology preferred. Familiarity with Federal medical billing statutes is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities were acquired will be considered as long as they are AAPC certified as a coder.
This is a bargaining unit position.About the company
The University of Vermont Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Burlington, Vermont, United States.
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