Medical Coder - Pedi Surgeon Clinic

Ascension Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that has been serving the community for over a century. This role offers a chance to apply your coding expertise in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with industry standards. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. With a focus on community impact and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare field while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have CCS or CPC certification preferred for coding roles.
• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Apply diagnostic codes to patient health records for analysis and claims.
• Conduct chart audits and maintain compliance with coding guidelines.
• Query physicians for clarification on coding when necessary.

Skills

ICD Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

Chart Auditing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Pedi Surgeon Clinic

+ Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p

+ Hospital: Strictly Peds Medical Office

+ Location: 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Austin, Texas

**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**

1. Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis, and claim processing.
2. 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.
3. Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
4. Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
5. Maintain knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
6. Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provide education as appropriate.
7. Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
8. 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**

No additional preferences.

**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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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