Medical Coder
UAB Medicine
Summary
Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Speciality, Primary Care, Occu Health coding
- Schedule: Monday - Friday Day shift
- Work Location: Remote but you must live local to Birmingham, AL
What You Will Do
Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.
- Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
- Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
- Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
- Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provide associate/physician & education as appropriate.
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
- Keep abreast of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.
- Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
- Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA preferred
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC preferred
- Reg Health Info Admnstr (RHIA) from AHIMA preferred
- Reg Health Info Tech (RHIT) from AHIMA preferred
- Must live local to Birmingham, AL
- Knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding
- Ability to assign APC or DRG assignments
- Ability to query physicians for documentation clarification
- Knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
- Ability to conduct chart audits
- Compliance with Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA)
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.