Certified Medical Coder

Ascension•,

1d•$25 - $34•Remote

About The Position

Codes patient health records (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) for claim processing and analysis. Abstracts necessary information and assigns APC or DRG classifications. Performs complex coding and maintains defined productivity/quality rates.

Requirements

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.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Coding experience in Behavioral Health & Dermatology

Responsibilities

Codes patient health records (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) for claim processing and analysis.
Abstracts necessary information and assigns APC or DRG classifications.
Performs complex coding and maintains defined productivity/quality rates.