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About the Role
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.
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.
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.
- 3 years of revenue cycle experience preferred
- 3 years of professional fee coding preferred
- Multispecialty surgical coding and claims work
Location
- Austin, TX
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote
Experience Level
- 3 years of revenue cycle experience preferred
- 3 years of professional fee coding preferred
Education Level
- High School diploma equivalency
- 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience
Salary/Compensations
- $24.87 - $33.64 per hour
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
About the Company
- Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
- We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.
- Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Opportunity
- Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.