Professional Medical Coder Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Description

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in Healthcare Accounts Receivable (AR) and collections, as well as proficiency in Epic. This individual will be responsible for performing advanced coding and appeals activities, investigating payer issues, ensuring the timely filing of appeals to insurance companies, and managing charge corrections. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve complex reimbursement issues effectively.

REQUIRED: Certification as a Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) required or RHIT/RHIA certification.

• Responsible for appealing claims denied by third-party payers. Creates appropriate letters and compiles documentation to substantiate the validity of claims.
• Investigates and problem solves reimbursement issues in collaboration with other coding staff and faculty. Works directly with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to provide documentation feedback and to develop appeals.
• Research payer policies and processes.
• Review clinical documentation in the medical record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient's conditions and treatment.
• Works with coders and IBC staff on medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Code evaluation and management services at the appropriate CPT code level. Ensures ICD codes are linked appropriately to services provided.
• Responsible for charge corrections when necessary.
• Works assigned Epic Work queues, CRM tasks, and reviews remittance advice for rejections and accuracy of payment amounts as needed. Identifies invoices that have been rejected per department criteria.
• Perform accounts receivable (AR) functions in the Epic billing system, including updating insurance information and demographics.
• Special projects as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1. Must perform accurate and detailed work.

2. Must be able to keep goals and the Department in mind when making decisions and solving problems.

3. Must maintain a highly professional demeanor as a representative of the Department.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teamwork strategies are critical.

5. Organized in material, thought, and action regarding a wide variety of duties.

6. Maintain patient confidentiality regarding all financial and medical information.

7. Set personal goals as well as office goals; fully participate and complete tasks within the time specified.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.