Coding Lead- Certified

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Ascension is seeking a remote Senior Medical Coder to coordinate coding workflow and manage daily operations. You will resolve complex discrepancies, support urgent issues, and collaborate with department managers and clinicians to reduce denials.

Expect adherence to AHIMA standards and official guidelines, with CPC/CCS and E/M expertise valued. You’ll work within Revenue Cycle Management, enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities while contributing to

Formación

• One or more of the following credentials: CCS, CPC, Coder, Reg Health Info Admnstr, Reg Health Info Tech.
• Preferred credentials: Reg Health Info Admnstr, Reg Health Info Tech.
• Education options include high school equivalency with experience or an associate/technical degree with experience.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate coding workflow and manage daily operational functions.
• Resolve complex coding discrepancies and support urgent issues with documentation inconsistencies.
• Partner with managers and clinical staff to resolve coding inaccuracies and mitigate denials.
• Adhere to AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines with reimbursement reporting requirements.
• CPC or CCS certification and E/M coding expertise.

Conocimientos

AHIMA guidelines

CPC/CCS certified

E/M coding

Denial management

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

Experience: 5 years

Herramientas

Epic

Descripción del empleo

• 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 inaccuracies, 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 and Management (E/M)

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 inaccuracies, 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 and 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.