Medical Coder

Ascension Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a Coding Specialist for remote work. The role involves coding patient records for billing and compliance, with strong preference for candidates with CCS or CPC credentials and relevant experience in healthcare coding. Join a mission-driven organization committed to community health.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
• CPC certification required.
• 2-3 years of OB Pro fee experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code patient health records for claims processing.
• Conduct chart audits and maintain coding guidelines.
• Query physicians for unclear documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department: Rev Cycle Mgmt**

+ **Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7am-3:30pm**

+ **Hospital: Seton Family of Hospitals**

+ **Location: Remote (Austin, TX)**

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.

+ Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.

+ Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.

+ Query physician when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.

+ Maintain knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

+ Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provide associate/physician & education as appropriate.

+ Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.

+ Keep abreast of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

+ Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred.

Education:

+ 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**

+ CPC required

+ 2-3 of OB Pro fee experience--preferably delivery billing experience

+ Surgical experience a plus.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**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/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**