Coder I

UofL Health

. Abstract information from service documentation and assign and sequence CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs codes, and modifiers into billing systems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCs coding, while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies. Proficient in resolving coding denials and maintaining effective communication with healthcare providers and office managers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)CPT CodingICD-10 CodingCoding Compliance

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Hard Skills

CPT CodingICD-10 CodingHCPCs CodingCoding ComplianceCharge Session CompletionCoding Denial ResolutionDocumentation ReviewRegulatory Guidelines AdherenceCoding Production StandardsCoding Quality Standards

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationTimely Response

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)Certified Coding Assistant (CCA)

Industry Keywords

CPT CodingICD-10 CodingHCPCs CodingCMS Teaching Physician RulesHIPAA ComplianceCoding DenialsPayer-Specific RulesUofL Health PoliciesFederal GuidelinesState Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Abstract information from service documentation and assign and sequence CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs codes, and modifiers into billing systems
Ensure coding compliance with federal, state, private health plan, organizational, and regulatory guidelines
Review and resolve coding denials
Complete charge sessions in assigned work queues in a timely manner
Complete documentation meeting current EM Guidelines for providers
Ensure documentation meets CMS Teaching Physician Rules and UofL Health policies before code release for billing
Ensure Advanced Practice Provider documentation meets payer-specific rules before code release for billing
Provide comments and suggestions on weak areas identified in coding reviews
Report trending deficiencies to the Senior Manager and Compliance Educator
Meet or exceed organizational coding production and quality standards
Participate in special projects and perform other assigned duties
Maintain daily/weekly communication with office managers, departments, and providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (required)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (required)
One to four (1-4) years physician coding experience (preferred)
Ability to work within a team environment and meet monthly goals
Ability to maintain compliance with coding rules and regulations, company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements
Ability to communicate with office managers, departments, providers, managers, and representatives
Ability to respond in a timely manner to questions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
First Shift schedule