Certified Medical Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Extract essential clinical documentation from patient records to accurately assign intricate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for optimal APC and DRG classifications.

• Review clinical charts and proactively engage physicians with queries to clarify any documentation uncertainties.

• Ensure the integrity of data and compliance with established coding guidelines.

• Achieve and surpass departmental productivity and quality standards.

• Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

• Stay informed about the latest changes in reimbursement reporting requirements.

• Deliver focused coding education to physicians and associates.

⛳️ Requirements

• One or more necessary credentials must be obtained before the hire date or job transfer date: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed by AHIMA; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed by AAPC; Coder; Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialed by AHIMA; or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialed by AHIMA.

• A High School diploma equivalency OR a minimum of 1 year of relevant cumulative job-specific experience is required.

• Required professional licensure/certification may substitute for education or experience, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.

• Employer-matched 403(b) plan.

• Resources for planning and hardship assistance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits.

• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare) program.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Continuous professional development and online learning options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Counseling and peer support services.

• Resources for spiritual care and stress management.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Adoption assistance and family-related benefits.

• Optional legal and pet insurance.

• Transportation savings.