Professional Coder II- Remote

Location: Work From Home (Kansas City, Missouri). Department: Corporate Professional Billing. Position type: Full‑time.

About the role

The Coder II position is responsible for accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation. Reviews, codes and assigns correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties according to AMA/CMS coding guidelines. This is a fully remote position following the initial probation period; the coder may be asked to come on site for special assignments or training as needed after this period.

Responsibilities

• Accurate coding of professional services from medical record documentation.
• Review, code, and assign correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes for professional services across multiple specialties per AMA/CMS guidelines.
• May be required to come on site for special assignments or training after the probation period.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential) or RHIT, RHIA, CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder).
• 2 years of medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties.
• Knowledge of insurance company, third‑party, and government reimbursement programs (Medicare, Medicaid, MC+, etc.).
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing and collection.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD‑9/10, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical information systems for physician billing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer hardware and software systems, programs, and devices.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of Medicare rules, Local Carrier Determination (LCD), and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and proper procedure code sequencing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD‑10 in an academic teaching health care organization.

Schedule

Work schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week.