Physican Coding Specialist I - Remote

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central Ohio is seeking a Physician Coding Specialist I for a fully remote role. The position involves assigning medical codes for patient records, ensuring compliance with coding regulations, and collaborating with physicians for accurate documentation. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits starting day one, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one

Retirement savings account with employer match

Generous paid time off programs

Employee recognition programs

Tuition/professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discounted tuition at Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Employee Referral Rewards program

DailyPay option for eligible colleagues

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Groups

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coding

Analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPC/CPC-A/CCA/CCS

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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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

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

• Analyze, interpret and assimilate information from various sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of procedure and diagnostic coding for professional services and Medicare, Medicaid, and other 3rd party payer coding and billing regulations.
• Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Stay updated with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Bring identified concerns to the manager.
• Monitor, investigate, and take 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.