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Banner Health

Profee Coder Surgical Urology

Banner Health, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812

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Estimated Pay Range $23.16 - $34.74 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift Day

Job Category Revenue Cycle

Position Summary Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

Core Functions

Analyzes medical information from records and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.

Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.

Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance with departmental productivity and quality standards, including ICD‑CM, CPT‑4, and APC assignment.

Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and reconciles charges as required.

Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and other pertinent information into the electronic medical record, ensuring complete documentation.

Provides quality assurance for medical records and ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations for state Medicaid plans, CMS, OIG, HCFA, and professional standards.

Compiles daily and monthly reports and tabulates data for research or analysis purposes.

Works independently under regular supervision, using specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes and interpreting coding guidelines and LCDs.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.

Certified in one of the following: CPC, CCS, CCS‑P, CCA, CPC‑A, RHIA, or RHIT, with active status through AHIMA or AAPC.

At least six months of professional coding experience in a broad range of health care facilities.

Demonstrated knowledge of ICD and CPT coding principles as required by AAPC/AHIMA competencies.

Ability to work effectively in a remote setting using office programs, coding software, and abstracting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty certification in coding.

Experience with Urology coding and familiarity with academic coding guidelines.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum 1 year recent experience in E/M Urology coding.

Preferred surgical Urology experience.

Currently certified through AAPC or Ahima; advanced level beyond CPC‑A required.

Eligibility This fully remote position is available only to candidates residing in the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

Equipment Provided Banner Health supplies necessary equipment to maintain contact with the team.

Application Deadline 2026-03-24

EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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