Medical Coder

Location, Schedule, and Pay

• Location: Remote
• Facility: Remote
• Department: Revenue Cycle Management
• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift
• Salary Range: $23.03 - $31.16/hr

Life at Ascension

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.

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
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Accurately abstract patient records to assign correct ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring proper APC or DRG groupings.
• Strictly adhere to official coding guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Conduct regular chart audits and proactively query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear documentation.
• Maintain established productivity and quality rates while staying up to date on evolving coding policies and regulations.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Preferred Credentials:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

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

• 40 hours a week | M-F | Hours between 6 AM - 6 PM Central Time Zone | No weekends or major holidays