Certified Professional Coder

Logan Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with generous matching

Employer-provided life insurance

Voluntary life and disability coverage

Critical Illness and Voluntary Acc.

EAP

FSA

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Logan Health is seeking an experienced Certified Professional Coder to join our remote billing team. You will code outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, abstract data for tracking and reimbursement, and support billing and collections for client databases.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of coding experience and holds a national coding certification (CCA, CCS, CPC, or AAPC). This full-time remote role requires residency in approved states such as Oregon.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines and practices.
• Nationally recognized coding certificate (CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC) required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to work in a team or independently.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient records across settings.
• Abstract essential data elements for tracking, reporting, and reimbursement.
• Key data entry, billing and collections for assigned client databases.
• Review records for document deficiencies and ensure accurate diagnoses and procedures.
• Verify charges and check medical necessity; communicate with providers and departments.
• Follow coding guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate patient account demographics and coordinate corrections.
• Meet productivity standards of Revenue Integrity Coding.
• Participate in continuing education to update knowledge and skills.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Coding certifications

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

EMR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values

Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Join Our Professional Coding Team!

Logan Health, a growing health system located in Northwest Montana, is looking for an experienced Certified Professional Coder to be part of their team!

Location: Remote (see approved states list)Schedule: Day Shift - 8 Hours | Full Time - 40 Hours

Pay details:Pay for this position ranges from $26.25per hour to $35.50 per hour depending on prior related work experience.

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional coding work experience, and you must hold a nationally recognized coding certificate.

What you'll be doing

This position accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient records. It involves abstracting essential data elements for tracking, reporting, and reimbursement purposes. Additionally, you'll be responsible for keying, billing and collections for assigned client databases.

Job Specific Duties

• Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 codes for specialty patient types, billing and reimbursement. These include, but may not be limited to; inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.
• Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and checks for medical necessity for ordered tests and/or procedures. Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services. Performs timely follow-up on accounts on hold.
• Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.
• Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data. Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.
• Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required.
• Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.
• 2+ years of work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices.

This position offers full-time remote work.

To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following states

• Arkansas
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Montana
• Minnesota
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vison insurance
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance options
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• FSA
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
• Employee referral program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift: Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.