Coder II - Anesthesia

Advocate Health; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced medical coder to perform complex professional coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services in both office and hospital settings. You will apply modifiers and E/M guidelines with accuracy and meet rigorous productivity standards.

The role requires AAPC or AHIMA certification, with dual certifications preferred, and includes remote work eligibility with a nationwide scope. Epic EHR proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology.
• Advanced proficiency in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
• Understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs).
• Experience with Epic or similar EHR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in office and hospital settings.
• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters and basic inpatient services using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS.
• Ensure all coding adheres to official guidelines, CMS regulations, and organizational standards.
• Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary.
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards for the workload.
• May provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPT/HCPCS coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CMS guidelines

Epic EHR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical coding/HIM program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Department:

13495 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Coding Production Operations: Professional Coding Operations Surgical and Complex

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Will support:

• Anesthesia and Anesthesia coding experience required

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 1st shift 40 hours a week.

Certification required:

• Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Remote opportunity:

• Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities:

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician servicesrenderedin both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines, or;

• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS,where applicable

• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards

• Identifythe need forformal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professionalorfacility records

• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload

• Mayprovideinformal guidance to new coding staff on professionalcodingnuances

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA);Dual certifications, preferred

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program(or equivalentexperience)

For Entry-Level Roles (Basic Inpatient/Simple Outpatient)

• Foundational experience in facility coding (via education, externship, or applied work) covering basic outpatient and basic inpatient records.

• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is a plus

For Proficient Roles (Complex Professional Coding)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty environment isrequired

• Experience with professional procedural coding (e.g., surgical, interventional procedures) is preferred

• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems isrequired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficientknowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology

• Advancedproficiencyin CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems

• Basic understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they apply to simple encounters

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to context-switch between different coding guidelines

• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to normal office environment in a remote work setting

• Job mayrequireoccasional travel for training or meetings, therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards

• May need to be able tolift upto 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., equipment)

• Sitsthe majority ofthe workday, but also may lift, reach, and bend throughout the day

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.