Acute Coding Appeals Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Paid certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Ensemble Health Partners is seeking an Acute Coding Appeals Specialist to remotely handle inpatient DRG denials appeals. You will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS and CMG coding to support accurate billing. Strong documentation and client education are essential.

Requirements include 5 years of inpatient coding experience, active coding certification, and willingness to travel for client or onsite needs. This remote role offers bonus incentives and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5 years previous experience in coding, required.
• Active Coding Certification (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CPC, COC, etc.).
• Experience with inpatient facility coding, appeals/denials, and edits.

Responsibilities

• Review/write appeals for inpatient DRG denials to support codes.
• Educate clients on coding outcomes and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and example collections.
• Attend sessions on updated coding information and changes.

Skills

ICD-10 CM

ICD-10 PCS

HCPCS

NCCI

CMS

CMG coding

Inpatient coding

Denials handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Acute Coding Appeals SpecialistApply: Remote - Nationwide: Full time: Posted Today: R052289**Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!**Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!O.N.E Purpose:* **Customer Obsession:** Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.* **Embracing New Ideas:** Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.* **Striving for Excellence:** Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.**The Opportunity:** **CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:*** Bonus Incentives* Paid Certifications* Tuition Reimbursement* Comprehensive Benefits* Career Advancement* This position pays between $29.70 - $31.80 based on experienceThe Acute Coding Appeals Specialist integrates medical coding principles and objectivity in the performance of coding appeals activities. Draws on ICD10CM, ICD10PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS and CMG coding expertise and industry knowledge to substantiate coding principles to determine potential billing/coding issues, and quality concerns. Under indirect supervision, the Coding Appeals Specialist is responsible for reviewing and writing appeals for inpatient Diagnosis Related Group, (DRG) denials in order to support the assigned DRG and to address the clinical documentation utilized in the decision-making process to support the validity of the assigned codes. **Job Responsibilities:** * The appeals professional integrates medical coding principles and objectivity in the performance of coding appeals/denials activities. Draws on ICD10CM, ICD10PCS, HCPCS, NCCI, CMS and CMG coding expertise and industry knowledge to substantiate coding principles to determine potential billing/coding issues, and quality concerns* Participates in client system education to gain the knowledge necessary to appeal client accounts in ensuring that the coding is supported by the patient's clinical documentation, coding/cdi guidelines and other regulatory standards/guidelines as appropriate* Maintain meticulous documentation, spreadsheets, account, and claim examples of root cause issues. Performs searches of governmental, payor-specific, hospital-specific, regulatory body, and literature rules, regulations, guidelines to identify and coding and billing requirements to make recommendations to client* Assist in education and training for client coding companion as it relates to the outcomes of the coding appeals* Meet established productivity standards for coding appeals & coding certification requirement* Attends in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations* Provides excellent customer service, in an organized and efficient manner, while maintaining a positive attitude**Required Experience:*** Previous inpatient facility coding experience, working appeals, denials and edits* 5 years previous experience in coding, required* Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems, documentation, and regulatory requirements* Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.* This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.**Minimum Education:*** High School Diploma or GED**Required Certification:*** Active Coding Certification (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CPC, COC, etc.) #LI-HB1#LI-REMOTE **Join an award-winning company** Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-202422 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024* Innovation* Work-Life Flexibility* Leadership* Purpose + Values Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:* **Associate Benefits –**We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.* **Our Culture** – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.* **Growth –** We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.* **Recognition –** We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company. Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered. Individuals may reapply when located within the United States. Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].