Coding Specialist

Aspire Rural Health System; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System in Michigan is seeking a Coding Specialist to assign diagnostic, quality, and procedure codes for patient encounters and related charges. You will review documentation to support accurate coding and communicate with providers to resolve coding queries.

The role requires knowledge of RHIT/CPC/CCS credentials, CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding, and experience with EPIC or similar coding software. Certification within one year is expected.

Qualifications

• Certification in AHIMA or AAPC is preferred.
• Must obtain coding credentials within one year of hire.
• Experience with diagnostic and procedural coding in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assign Diagnostic, Quality, and procedure codes accurately and efficiently to patient encounters.
• Review records to ensure documentation supports coding and charges.
• Communicate with providers and departments to resolve coding queries.

Skills

CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding experience

EPIC, 3M, Solventum coding software

Ability to cope with stresses of the H

Education

RHIT (AHIMA)

CCA / CPC / COC / CIC / CCS

CBCS (NHA) or AHIMA/AAPC credential

Tools

EPIC

3M Coding Software

Solventum

Job description

Department: Health Information Management

Location: Marlette, MI

Hours:Full Time. Days. Full Benefits

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Coding Specialist. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

Requirements:

• Completion of examination requirements for any of the following: Association for Rural & Community Health Professional Coding, Critical Access Hospital Coding and Billing Specialist, Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) American Academy Processional Coders (AAPC) as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Inpatient coded (CIC), Preferred credentials from AHIMA or AAPC.
• CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding experience preferred. New coders (hires) will be require to become certified within one year from date of hire.
• Working knowledge with computer applications preferred EPIC, coding software, 3M, (Solventum).
• Ability to cope with typical stresses of health care environment, volume benchmarks and deadlines.

Responsibilities:The primary purpose of the position as a Coding Specialist is to assign Diagnostic, Quality, and procedure codes accurately and efficiently to each patient encounter, along with associated charges and modifiers. Review record for required documentation to support coding assignments and charges. Communicate and query healthcare providers and ancillary departments as needed to maintain accurate quality coding.

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."\