Certified Medical Coder

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Expertly assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for complex cases, ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignments and optimal reimbursement.
• Consistently exceed productivity and accuracy standards while maintaining strict compliance with AHIMA ethical guidelines.
• Partner with physicians to clarify documentation, resolving ambiguities to ensure clinical data integrity and seamless claim processing.
• Lead chart audits and provide education to staff and providers on evolving coding guidelines and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

$24.87 - $33.64 per hour

Schedule

Full time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm