Medical Coder - Pedi Surgeon Clinic

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system that has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare since 1902. This role focuses on coding patient health records accurately, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, and supporting quality patient care. With a commitment to community impact, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of job-specific experience or equivalent certification required.
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Apply diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health records.
• Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements.

Skills

ICD Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

Chart Audits

Coding Guidelines Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Pedi Surgeon Clinic
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p
• Hospital: Strictly Peds Medical Office
• Location: 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Austin,Texas

What You Will Do

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 physicians 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; provides associate/physician & education as appropriate.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

What You Will Need

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.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

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.

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.