Certified Medical Coder

Ascension•Picayune, MS

21h•$25 - $34•Remote

About The Position

This role involves advanced medical coding, where the individual will expertly assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for complex cases, ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignments and optimal reimbursement. The position requires consistently exceeding productivity and accuracy standards while maintaining strict compliance with AHIMA ethical guidelines. A key responsibility is partnering with physicians to clarify documentation, resolving ambiguities to ensure clinical data integrity and seamless claim processing. Additionally, the role includes leading chart audits and providing education to staff and providers on evolving coding guidelines and documentation requirements.

Requirements

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.
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

3 years of revenue cycle experience
3 years of professional fee coding
Multispecialty surgical coding and claims work

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.