Certified Medical Coder

🕒 2 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $22 - $40 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U. S. , Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, particularly focusing on those living in poverty and the most vulnerable populations. Operating over 2,600 sites of care, including 151 hospitals, Ascension offers a variety of services, including physician practice management and clinical care management, while emphasizing a mission of community benefit.

📋 Description

• Abstract relevant medical information and assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to establish DRG or APC assignments, including handling complex cases • Query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear record documentation • Provide education to physicians and associates • Conduct internal coding and physician documentation audits • Maintain adherence to AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and official guidelines • Maintain required productivity and quality standards • Keep current with evolving coding, compliance, and reimbursement rules

🎯 Requirements

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from AHIMA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, or an accepted alternative certification/registration credential • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required • Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable • Minimum 3–5 years of professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty or hospital-based environment • Prior experience with E/M leveling and complex specialty coding • Extensive experience in Cardiology and Electrophysiology • Familiarity with revenue cycle operations, charge capture, edits, and denials management • Experience with electronic health records and coding workflow tools (EPIC preferred; encoder) • Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer-specific policy requirements • Availability for 40 hours a week, Monday–Friday, between 6 AM and 6 PM Central Time; no weekends or holidays

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options • Employer-matched 403(b) • Planning and hardship resources • Disability and life insurance • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays • Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare) • Reimbursement • Ongoing professional development and online learning • Employee Assistance Program • Counseling and peer support • Spiritual care and stress management resources • Parental leave • Adoption assistance and family benefits • Optional legal and pet insurance • Transportation savings

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