Physican Coding Specialist I - Remote

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central Ohio seeks a Physician Coding Specialist I to manage coding for patient health information. This remote position requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of coding regulations. Join a team committed to professional excellence and patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Account with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

Employee Referral Rewards Program

DailyPay Option

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret coding information.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedure and diagnostic coding.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate E/M and diagnostic codes for patient health information.
• Monitor and investigate records that are not coded or billed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of Coding Regulations

Education

High School Diploma

CPC/CPC-A/CCA/CCS Certification

Job description

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Physican Coding Specialist I - Remote

Apply locations Mount Carmel Corporate Services Center time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 00590096

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

At Mount Carmel, we provide our colleagues with the support and learning opportunities they need to truly grow and thrive. This commitment to professional excellence is just one way in which we’re empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Position Purpose:

• Physician Coding Specialist I will assign the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E/M) and diagnostic (CPT E/M and ICD) codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing for the Mount Carmel Medical Group (MCMG). The coding specialist will abstract pertinent data and resolve edits within specified time frames.
• Specialty: Medical Group
• Location: Fully Remote
• Hours of office: Monday through Friday Flex 5:30am – 6:30pm EST

What You Will Do:

• Ability to analyze, interpret and assimilate information from various sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedure and diagnostic coding for professional services and Medicare, Medicaid and other 3rd party payer coding and billing regulations.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to manager.
• Monitors, investigates and takes appropriate action for records that are not coded, billed or rejected

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPC/CPC-A/CCA/CCS required

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

About Us

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.