Remote Medical Coding Jobs in Wyoming (NOW HIRING)

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JOB TITLE:  

Medical Coding/Billing Specialist

JOB PURPOSE: 

Promote continuity of medical care and ensure compliance with third-party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.  Perform tasks related to provider services to include edit reviews and claim resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Audit information about procedures performed and diagnosis on charge.
• Provide coding and documentation education for clinical staff.
• Responsible for Athena worklists applied to medical necessity and/or coding denials.
• Complete coding assignments following coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Assign or review ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers and accuracy according to payer policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and enter charges based on documentation in the record.
• Review claims, edit work queues, determine the corrective action necessary to resolve claims and complete accurate, timely and compliant billing.
• Resubmit claims as a daily task.
• Submit claims to the patient’s secondary insurance (including the primary carrier’s EOB) after receiving the correct payment from the primary carrier.
• File UB-94 and HCFA 1500 claim forms to insurance.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activity.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: High School/GED

Experience: 2 years related experience in healthcare setting

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with billing in a Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
• Work independently and confidently to accomplish daily tasks
• Experience with interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOB)s
• Demonstrate ability to meet and maintain department productivity and quality standards
• Demonstrate ability to accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, diagnoses for insurance purposes.
• Demonstrate experience with medical coding and modifiers.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills necessary to complete job duties and must have strong knowledge of computerized billing system in EMR as well as Microsoft Office products:  Word, Excel, Teams.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/18/2026 will receive full consideration. 

WORK LOCATION:

Remote/Flexible Work: This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

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