North Kansas City Hospital

Summary

Meritas Health has a need for a Certified Coder to join our (Blank) team! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing team, join our Meritas family where there is more for you!Meritas Health has a need for a Certified Coder to join our Coding and Denail team! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing team, join our Meritas family where there is more for you!

Here at Meritas, as part of the coding team, you will have the opportunity to focus solely on coding processes. Your daily mission would be to review medical records for the correct ICD/CPT codes, posting charges and having meaningful communication with the practice team.

Reasons to Join Meritas:

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

Job Responsibilities:

• Review procedures, HCPCS, and diagnosis coding for accuracy.
• Assigns proper codes based upon medical record documentation.
• Works with denials team and central billing office to resolve claims denials, and billing issues.
• Posts charges accurately and timely.
• Work with providers to ensure coding accuracy.
• Knowledge of risk adjustment processes and coding is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Must possess a current AAPC certification (CPC)
• Minimum 1 years’ of experience in physician coding and billing
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and medical terminology
• Proficient computer skills

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Meritas Health is a drug free workplace and conducts post-offer/pre-employment drug screens and background screens.