Certified Medical Coder

Ascension•Wichita, KS

6d•$25 - $34•Remote

About The Position

This role involves applying diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health records for claim processing and creating APC/DRG assignments. The Certified Medical Coder will perform complex coding, achieve acceptable productivity and quality rates, and query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear. The position also requires maintaining knowledge of and compliance with official coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and the Standards of Ethical Coding. Additionally, the role includes conducting chart audits for physician documentation and internal coding, and providing associate/physician education as appropriate.

Requirements

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) 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.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Radiation Oncology Coding Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Radiation Oncology Certified Coder

Responsibilities

Apply diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) to patient health records for claim processing and create APC/DRG assignments.
Perform complex coding and achieve acceptable productivity and quality rates as defined by coding policy.
Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with official coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA.
Conduct chart audits for physician documentation and internal coding, and provide associate/physician education as appropriate.