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Medical Coder

Medical Coder

AscensionNashville, Tennessee, United States
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Details

  • Department :   Revenue Cycle Management
  • Schedule :   FT Days; M-F
  • Location :   Remote
  • Salary : $ 21.85 to $29.56

Preferred experience and qualifications : 2+ years experience as a certified coder, cardiology experience preferred, evaluation and management experience a must.

Required certifications :

AAPC Credentials - CPC, COC, CCC

AHIMA - CCS, CCS-P

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.

  • Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
  • Obtain acceptable productivity / quality rates as defined per coding policy.
  • Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
  • Maintain knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
  • Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provide associate / physician & education as appropriate.
  • Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
  • Keep abreast of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

    • Requirements

    Education :

  • 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.

    Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.

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    Medical Coder • Nashville, Tennessee, United States