Coder I - Pathology, Remote

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, and more than 12,000 team members including physicians, surgeons, and nurses. The Coder I handles abstraction and assignment of valid CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS codes and modifiers for appropriate reimbursement. This entry-level role focuses on less complex coding with oversight per federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.

Daily tasks include accurately abstracting information from service documentation and sequencing codes into billing systems for compliance. Coders review and resolve denials, complete charge sessions in work queues timely, and ensure documentation meets E/M Guidelines, Teaching Physician Rules, and payer-specific requirements for Advanced Practice Providers.

Team members maintain daily communication with office managers, departments, and providers while working in a collaborative environment to meet monthly goals. They respond timely to questions and provide comments on weak coding areas identified in reviews, trending deficiencies to leadership as needed.

This position supports organizational standards for coding production and quality, participating in special projects and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Coders contribute to patient-centered care by ensuring accurate billing and adherence to all company policies and procedures.