Certified Medical Coder

Ascension•Picayune, MS

5h•$25 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for complex cases to ensure accurate DRG/APC assignments and appropriate reimbursement. Meet established productivity and accuracy standards while maintaining compliance with AHIMA ethical guidelines and coding regulations. Partner with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation and resolve ambiguities to ensure clinical data integrity. Conduct chart audits and provide education to staff and healthcare 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 preferred
3 years of professional fee coding preferred
Multispecialty surgical coding and claims work

Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for complex cases to ensure accurate DRG/APC assignments and appropriate reimbursement.
Meet established productivity and accuracy standards while maintaining compliance with AHIMA ethical guidelines and coding regulations.
Partner with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation and resolve ambiguities to ensure clinical data integrity.
Conduct chart audits and provide education to staff and healthcare providers on evolving coding guidelines and documentation requirements.