Remote Coder I: Hospitalist & Office Visit Coding

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Butlerville (IN); Remote; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Coder I Specialist - Hospitalist/Office Visits to review electronic medical records, apply ICD and CPT codes, and ensure accurate documentation for billing purposes.

The role focuses on professional hospitalist and office visits, with remote work from Indiana. You will stay current with coding guidelines and payer requirements to support accurate claims and data analysis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Associate's Degree, Health Information Management - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Information Management - Preferred
• 2 years Coding - Preferred
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Required or
• CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Associate) - AAPC - Required or
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) - AHIMA - Required or
• CCA (Certified Coding Associate) - AHIMA - Required or
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) - AHIMA - within 180 days - Preferred
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) - AHIMA - within 180 days - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately reviews and codes patient records in hospitalist rounds and office visits.
• Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, and other coding elements.
• Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers used in response to edits.
• Reviews clinical documentation to validate accurate representation of the patient's clinical picture, treatment, and diagnoses.
• Identifies missing, non-specific, or inconsistent documentation and takes steps to obtain it.
• Identifies and enters data elements for abstracting.
• Meets defined coding accuracy standards.
• Meets defined coding productivity standards.
• Applies broad guidelines to coding situations with discretion and analytic ability.
• Understands how codes and reimbursement methodologies influence reimbursement, outcomes, and planning.
• Remains current with coding changes through ongoing education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and payer guidelines.
• Notifies coding leadership of trends for education and process improvements.

Job description

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Coder I Specialist - Hospitalist/Office Visits to review electronic medical records, apply ICD and CPT codes, and ensure accurate documentation for billing purposes.

The role focuses on professional hospitalist and office visits, with remote work from Indiana. You will stay current with coding guidelines and payer requirements to support accurate claims and data analysis.