Certified Medical Coder at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

33.64

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICD Coding, CPT Coding, HCPCS Coding, APC/DRG Assignment, Physician Querying, Chart Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Radiation Oncology Coding, Medical Abstraction, Medical Billing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Facility: Remote Specialty: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Flexible hours from 6am-6pm Salary: $24.87 - $33.64 per hour How you'll make an impact in this role Code Application and Abstraction: Apply diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) to patient health records for claim processing and create APC/DRG assignments. Coding Quality: Perform complex coding and achieve acceptable productivity and quality rates as defined by coding policy. Physician Communication: Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain knowledge of and comply with official coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA. Auditing and Education: Conduct chart audits for physician documentation and internal coding, and provide associate/physician education as appropriate. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What additional requirements you'll need Radiation Oncology Coding Experience Required Radiation Oncology Certified Coder Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Apply diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health records for claim processing and APC/DRG assignments. Conduct chart audits and query physicians to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.