The University of Kentucky, the state's flagship public institution of higher learning and research, is a land-grant university based in Lexington, whose missio
Coder Associate
Location
Kentucky
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$17 - $27 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Coder Associate
University of Kentucky
Title: Coder Associate/UKHC Location: Lexington United States Job Description: Requisition NumberRE53858 Working TitleCoder Associate Department NameH4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation Work LocationLexington, KY Grade Level07 Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hour Type of PositionStaff Position Time StatusFull-Time Required Education Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Some job-related travel may also be involved (less than 10% of time). Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Other days/times as needed by department. This is a remote work position. Job Summary The Professional Coding team is currently seeking a Coder Associate to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the UK Healthcare system. The Coder Associate will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel. Primary responsibilities will include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. This position will also be required to maintain an excellent working relationship with customers and provide cross-coverage as needed. The Coding Associate must also manage CEUs (continuing education credits) to maintain required credentials. This position will require the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must be able to communicate with all patients and customers. This is a remote work position. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail; accuracy; knowledge of CPT and ICD-10, coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance; and time management skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?No Preferred Education/Experience Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full-time medical coding experience. Deadline to Apply04/07/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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