Coding Lead- Certified

Ascension Health; Glendale (WI); Remote; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a remote Coding Specialist to coordinate coding workflow and support the Revenue Cycle Management team. You will resolve complex coding discrepancies, partner with clinical staff to improve accuracy, and ensure adherence to AHIMA standards and reimbursement guidelines.

Preferred credentials include CCS or CPC, with 2+ years of coding experience and familiarity with Epic. The role offers a full-time schedule within a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• One or more coding credentials required or preferred.
• Credentials include CCS (AHIMA) or CPC (AAPC).
• Coder experience prior to hire/transfer date is acceptable.
• AHIMA regulatory credentials (RHIA/RHIT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coding workflow and manage daily operational functions.
• Resolve complex coding discrepancies and support team with urgent issues, including documentation inconsistencies.
• Partner with managers and clinicians to resolve coding accuracies, mitigate claim denials and streamline denial appeals.
• Adhere to AHIMA coding standards and reimbursement reporting requirements.

Skills

2+ years coding experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

• Coordinate coding workflow and manage daily operational functions

• Resolve complex coding discrepancies and support team members with urgent issues, including documentation inconsistencies

• Partner with department managers and clinical staff to resolve coding accuracies, mitigate claim denials and streamline denial appeal processing

• Adhere to AHIMA's Ethical Coding Standards and official coding guidelines along with reimbursement reporting requirements

• CPC or CCS certified and Evaluation & Management (E/M)

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• 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.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Coder 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.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Reg Health Info Admnstr.

• Reg Health Info Tech.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• 2+ years of coding experience

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

• Epic

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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