Medical Coder

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a remote Revenue Cycle coder responsible for reviewing patient records and assigning ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to support accurate claims processing.

You will query physicians to clarify documentation, maintain high accuracy and productivity, and stay updated on AHIMA guidelines and DRG/APC assignments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of job-specific experience.
• Professional licensure/certification can substitute for education or experience.
• Certification (AAPC/AHIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract clinical information from patient records and assign ICD, CPT, or HCPCS codes.
• Query physicians when documentation is ambiguous to ensure clear, compliant coding.
• Maintain high productivity and quality benchmarks for accuracy and ethics.
• Stay current with coding guidelines (AHIMA), reimbursement rules, and DRG/APC assignments.

Skills

ICD coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Medical record review

Physician query

AHIMA guidelines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: RemoteFacility: Saint Thomas Medical PartnersSpecialty: Revenue CycleSchedule: Full-time | DaysHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleReview and abstract clinical information from patient records, assigning accurate ICD, CPT, or HCPCS codes to ensure seamless document retrieval and claim processing.

Act as a subject matter expert by querying physicians when documentation is ambiguous, ensuring every record is clear, compliant, and reflective of the care provided.

Consistently meet high-standard productivity and quality benchmarks that reflect our commitment to accuracy and ethical coding standards.

Stay at the forefront of the industry by maintaining deep knowledge of coding guidelines (AHIMA), reimbursement requirements, and DRG/APC assignWhat Minimum Requirements You'll NeedEducation: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.

Additional Preferences:AAPC or AHIMA certified coder2+ years experienceNo CPC-As

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 employerAscension 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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