Medical Coder

🕒 2 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $20 - $37 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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🏥 Healthcare

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🤝 Non-profit

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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 pertinent information from patient records to accurately assign ICD, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG codes in accordance with official industry standards • Query physicians to clarify inadequate or ambiguous documentation, ensuring code assignments are accurate and supportable • Adhere to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and remain current on reimbursement reporting requirements • Meet defined productivity and quality benchmarks established by company coding policy • Conduct internal chart audits to verify documentation compliance • Provide ongoing education to staff and providers as needed • Partner with physicians to clarify documentation and educate staff on ethical coding guidelines

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • Knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding • Knowledge of official industry coding standards • Knowledge of AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding • Ability to remain current on reimbursement reporting requirements • Ability to meet defined productivity and quality benchmarks • Ability to conduct internal chart audits

🏖️ 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) • Tuition 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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