Certified Medical Coder - University Surgeons Associates
University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA) · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Certified Medical Coder position for University Surgeons Associates located within the UT Medical Center. The role operates during normal business hours Monday‑Friday. The coder audits medical provider clinical documentation (inpatient and outpatient) while adhering to Medicare guidelines, reviews documentation, identifies areas for documentation improvement, communicates effectively with providers, ensures correct coding and appropriate modifiers, and must be reliable while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Performs coding services and audits documentation before claims are submitted
- Partners with providers and staff to improve quality and efficiencies in coding and documentation
- Maintains HIPAA Guidelines for privacy
- Remains current in coding rules and guidelines
Requirements
- Minimum one‑year experience in coding inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M) Services
- Experience coding procedures
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K with company match and immediate vesting
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability
- Flexible spending account
- Health Savings Account (HSA)