ETM Coder

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region’s largest and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice. The CU Medicine team delivers business operations, revenue cycle and administrative services to support the patients of over 4,000 University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. These providers bring their unparalleled expertise at the forefront of medicine to deliver trusted, compassionate health care services at primary and specialty care clinics as well as facilities operated by affiliate hospitals of the University of Colorado. This job can be performed 100% remotely and out of state candidates will be considered. We are seeking a highly motivated ETM Coder (Coder I/II/III) to join our team. The ETM Coder will work under direct supervision for coding, medical documentation review and charge capture of professional services in accordance with CMS guidelines. The individual in this position will verify and validate data for accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for statistical reporting and reimbursement purposes, and will prepare charge capture documents for claims submission. The ETM Coder will: Review provider documentation to validate complete and accurate procedural and diagnoses coding, which includes use of clinic schedules to verify date of service, name, CU Medicine provider billing number, and referring provider information. Evaluate and prioritize ICD-10-CM codes and CPT-4 procedure codes with applicable modifiers when necessary, as well as HCPCS codes, if applicable. Process charges within 24-48 hours of clinic completion, ensuring accordance with CMS, state and local regulations. Maintain 95%+ accuracy rate for all charges processed, while meeting applicable department production standards. Reconcile all charges processed in the billing system. Participate in 80% of the monthly “Break to Educate” sessions and complete required education modules. Provide coding coverage, as needed, to ensure timeliness and quality of the overall charge capture process. Collaborate with Manager/Supervisor to document and maintain approval of policies and procedures for assigned areas of coding responsibility. Process edit reports within seven days of occurrence to ensure charges are billed within timely filing limits. Participate in committees and/or meetings as required. Maintain up to date knowledge of coding updates and changes via CEUs, coding chapter events, and CU Medicine education sessions. Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned by department leadership. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with prior coding experience strongly preferred. Must have CPC or equivalent certification. The ability to organize and work independently in a professional setting is required. Must maintain a positive attitude and exhibit team building skills. Sound decision making and high level verbal & written communication skills are essential to successful performance. All applications MUST be submitted via our website. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. CU Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment. The listed pay range ( or hiring rate ) represents CU Medicine’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data. A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer. CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck. Find information about our benefits here . CU Medicine will post all jobs for a minimum of 7 days or until 250+ applicants have been received (whichever comes first). CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.