Certified Medical Coder

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Ascension is a leading nonprofit health system seeking a Remote Medical Coder to abstract medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to establish DRG or APC assignments. You will collaborate with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure adherence to AHIMA standards.

The role requires CCS/CPC credentials or Cardiac specialty, EPIC experience, and knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM, CMS guidelines, and NCCI edits.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required by hire date.
• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Abstract medical information and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes for DRG/APC.
• Query physicians to clarify ambiguous or incomplete documentation and educate staff.
• Perform internal coding audits in line with AHIMA standards and guidelines.
• Maintain productivity and quality while staying current with coding, compliance, and reimbursement rules.

Skills

CCS credential

CPC credential

Cardiac coding

Epic experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of relevant experience

Tools

EPIC software

Encoder/ coding tools

Job description

• Abstract & Code Records: Abstract relevant medical information and assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to establish DRG or APC assignments, including handling complex cases.
• Query & Collaborate: Query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear record documentation, and provide appropriate education to physicians and associates.
• Audit & Comply: Conduct internal coding and physician documentation audits while maintaining strict adherence to AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and official guidelines.
• Perform & Stay Current: Maintain required productivity and quality standards while continually keeping up-to-date with evolving coding, compliance, and reimbursement rules.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Revenue Cycle Management
• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Abstract & Code Records: Abstract relevant medical information and assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to establish DRG or APC assignments, including handling complex cases.
• Query & Collaborate: Query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear record documentation, and provide appropriate education to physicians and associates.
• Audit & Comply: Conduct internal coding and physician documentation audits while maintaining strict adherence to AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and official guidelines.
• Perform & Stay Current: Maintain required productivity and quality standards while continually keeping up-to-date with evolving coding, compliance, and reimbursement rules.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
  • Coder specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 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.

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

• 40 hours a week | M-F | Hours between 6 Am - 6 Pm Central Time Zone | No weekends or holidays
• Minimum 3â5 years of professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty or hospital-based environment.
• Prior experience with E/M leveling, and complex specialty coding; Extensive experience in Cardiology and Electrophysiology. Familiarity with revenue cycle operations, charge capture, edits, and denials management. Experience with electronic health records (EPIC preferred) and coding workflow tools (encoder).
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer-specific policy requirements

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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 employment opportunity employer

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.

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