Medical Coder

Ascension; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

tuition reimbursement

Education and development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a remote Health Information Management professional to review participant medical records and assign Medicare/Medicaid codes. You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

Stay current with coding guidelines and AHIMA standards, and perform chart audits to identify opportunities for documentation improvements and better quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience required.
• Licensure/certification can substitute education or experience, if applicable.
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid coding and AHIMA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review participant medical records and assign Medicare/Medicaid diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Clarify documentation with physicians and care team to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Stay current with Medicare, Medicaid, PACE, and AHIMA coding guidelines and ethics.
• Conduct chart audits and provide education to providers and associates to support accuracy and quality.

Skills

Medical coding

Medicare/Medicaid coding

Documentation review

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of relevant experience

Licensure/certification substitution

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Facility: PACE Michigan

Department: Health Information Management

Schedule: Full-Time, Day

Salary: $23.03 - $31.16 per hour

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Review participant medical records and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for Medicare and Medicaid, while meeting established quality and productivity standards.
• Work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to clarify documentation and ensure accurate, complete coding and reimbursement.
• Stay current with Medicare, Medicaid, PACE, and official coding guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Conduct chart audits to identify coding and documentation opportunities, and provide education and feedback to providers and associates to support accuracy, compliance, and quality care.

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

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.

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