Certified Medical Coder

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•$25 - $34•Remote

About The Position

This role involves executing complex medical coding by abstracting critical clinical data from medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for proper DRG and APC groupings. The position also focuses on optimizing reimbursement and compliance by maintaining strict adherence to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and evolving federal guidelines to ensure seamless claim processing and document retrieval. Additionally, the role drives quality and physician queries by proactively querying healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous documentation, maintaining high industry productivity and quality accuracy standards. The position also involves leading audits and provider education through comprehensive chart audits to enforce documentation requirements and deliver targeted coding education to physicians and clinical associates.

Requirements

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.
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.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
3 years of professional coding in clinic and facility settings
Surgical coding knowledge

Nice To Haves

CPC Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Execute Complex Medical Coding: Abstract critical clinical data from medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for proper DRG and APC groupings.
Optimize Reimbursement & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and evolving federal guidelines to ensure seamless claim processing and document retrieval.
Drive Quality & Physician Queries: Proactively query healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous documentation, maintaining high industry productivity and quality accuracy standards.
Lead Audits & Provider Education: Conduct comprehensive chart audits to enforce documentation requirements and deliver targeted coding education to physicians and clinical associates.