Medical Coder-Certified

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Revenue Cycle
• Schedule: Full-time /Flexible start times from 6 AM CT, Monday-Friday, Fully remote. Starting time must align with the central time zone and no earlier than 6 AM CT.
• Location: Fully Remote

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
• Coder specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 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

Ideal candidates must have the ability to work independently, multi-task and maintain department productivity standards.
A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problems solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic department.
We are looking for certified medical coders, with 1-3 years experience including but not limited to: Pulmonary, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Cardiology (all levels), Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Primary care positions require in depth knowledge E/M and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Must be able to audit the 2021 E/M guideline, as well as, 95/97 E/M. If not proficient in the guidelines, you must be able to meet standards within 60- 90 days of hire.
Flexible start times from 6 AM CT, Monday-Friday, Fully remote. Starting time must align with the central time zone and no earlier than 6 AM CT.

Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.

• Abstract pertinent information from patient records.
• Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
• Perform complex coding.
• Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
• Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with and keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding.
• Provides associate/physician & education as appropriate.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.