Coder I, Revenue Integrity/Coding, Days, Fully Remote

Norton Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Coder I to review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for reimbursement. You will assign codes, query physicians for clarifications when needed, and ensure accurate abstraction across 23-hour obs, same-day surgery, ER, and clinic records.

This fully remote role requires residency in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

Qualifications

• One year hospital coding experience.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
• Remote work eligibility in listed states (KY, IN, MO, OH, TN, AL, VA, MS, NC, SC).

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT coding for reimbursement.
• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines.
• Query physicians for diagnoses or missing/ambiguous information for accurate coding.
• Code 23-hour observations, same-day surgery, ER and clinic records consistently and timely.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Hospitals

Education

Diploma

Certifications: CPC/CCS/CIC-ICD

Job description

Responsibilities

The Coder I reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement. Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines. Apply advanced knowledge of disease processes to assign codes for conditions and procedures not listed in the indexes of coding books. Follow appropriate guidelines and policies to code accurately from physician documentation within the medical record. Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing/ambiguous information for accurate coding. Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines. Applies knowledge of coding and Prospective Payment System and Medical Necessity guidelines for ethical and optimal reimbursement. Competent to accurately code and abstract all 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and/or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. Follow the established policies and procedures for coding and of the department. Consistently meet coding standards per discipline. Works as team member to meet organizational financial goals.

This position offers a fully remote work opportunity. Employees in this role must reside in one of the following states to be considered for fully remote positions: Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina

Qualifications

Required:

• One year hospital coding in healthcare setting
• One of: CCA or CCS or CIC-ICD or COC or CPC or RHIA or RHIT

Desired:

• One year coding in an acute care setting
• Diploma
• Certified Coding Associate OR Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Inpatient Coder ICD-10 OR Certified Outpatient Coding OR Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician