Abstractor/Coder Remote FullTime

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system where you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate coding and billing processes. This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to providing equitable care. You will be responsible for abstracting information from service documentation and coding encounters while maintaining compliance with guidelines. If you are passionate about healthcare and have the required coding certifications, we invite you to be part of our mission to deliver exceptional care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of physician coding experience preferred.
• Certification through AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC) required.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information and code accurately into billing systems.
• Communicate professionally with providers and stakeholders.
• Meet organizational coding production and quality standards.

Skills

CPT Coding

ICD-9/10 Coding

HCPCS Coding

Communication Skills

Coding Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Coding Certification (AHIMA or AAPC)

Electronic Health Record Experience

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Key Responsibilities (list 5-8):
1. Accurately abstract information from service documentation, assign and sequence appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into billing systems, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
2. Communicate professionally with providers, practice management, and stakeholders, either verbally or in writing.
3. Work on coding encounters in the work queue or task lists in a timely manner.
4. Meet or exceed organizational coding production and quality standards.
5. Stay current with coding updates and regulatory changes, such as NCCI and MUE edits.
6. Review and resolve coding denials.
7. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year physician coding experience preferred.
• Previous Electronic Health Record experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• Coding Certification through AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on our Mission and Core Values, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do. Our diverse workforce enables us to provide accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.