Urology Coder

Beacon Clinic•Coeur d'Alene, ID

23h•$23

About The Position

Beacon Clinic was founded for the purpose of delivering a level of care that we, as a team, can all be proud of. We are a patient-focused healthcare center that is committed to providing the highest quality of medical care and supportive services. Dr. David Bartels opened our first clinic in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho back in 2018 focusing on cancer and blood conditions. Today, we provide care services to Medical Oncology and Hematology, Radiation Oncology, Rheumatology, and Urology patients in North Idaho. Learn more about us at our website. Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as a Pharmacy Technician with intention to be trained in sterile compounding. If you are looking for exciting, flexible, and stimulating work with meaningful advancement opportunities available, then consider Beacon the right place for you!

Requirements

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
Urology-specific training required
At least 1 year experience, and coursework a plus.
High attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable querying providers.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and handle a steady coding volume.
Knowledge of payer requirements, documentation guidelines, and auditing processes.
Team-oriented, proactive about process improvements, and adaptable to changing regulations.
2 years of professional coding experience, preferably in urology or surgical specialties.
Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology relevant to urology.
Experience with EHR systems and coding/billing software.
Strong knowledge of hospital and physician billing rules.

Responsibilities

Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for urology office visits, procedures (e.g., cystoscopy, TURP, ureteroscopy), diagnostics, and durable medical equipment.
Apply correct modifiers and follow payer-specific rules (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans).
Review clinical documentation (operative notes, clinic notes, pathology reports, imaging) to ensure coding integrity and medical necessity.
Query providers when documentation is incomplete or unclear; educate clinicians on documentation best practices.
Audit coded encounters for accuracy and compliance; track and report coding error trends.
Support charge capture and timely claim submission; coordinate with billing/AR to resolve coding-related denials and rework.
Maintain knowledge of coding guidelines, payer policies, and CPT/ICD-10 updates affecting urology services.
Participate in coding meetings, staff training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Use EHR and coding software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, 3M, Optum360) to abstract and code encounters.
Assist with oncology coding, charge capture and backlog coverage as needed.