Certified Medical Coder at Ascension

, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

33.64

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding, HCPCS Coding, DRG/APC Assignment, Medical Auditing, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Revenue Cycle Management, Chart Auditing, Compliance, Multispecialty Surgical Coding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Austin, TX | Remote Facility: Seton Family of Hospitals Department/Specialty: Revenue Cycle Management Schedule: Full time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary: $24.87 - $33.64 per hour What You Will Do Advanced Medical Coding: Expertly assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for complex cases, ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignments and optimal reimbursement. Quality & Integrity: Consistently exceed productivity and accuracy standards while maintaining strict compliance with AHIMA ethical guidelines. Clinical Liaison: Partner with physicians to clarify documentation, resolving ambiguities to ensure clinical data integrity and seamless claim processing. Auditing & Training: Lead chart audits and provide education to staff and providers on evolving coding guidelines and documentation requirements. What You Will 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 Outpatient Coding (COC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 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. Medical Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the Practice Management Institute (PMI) 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. Additional Preferences 3 years of revenue cycle experience preferred 3 years of professional fee coding preferred Multispecialty surgical coding and claims work Why Join Our Team 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 does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. 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

Assign complex medical codes to ensure accurate reimbursement and maintain strict compliance with ethical guidelines. Partner with physicians to clarify documentation and lead chart audits to educate staff on evolving guidelines.