Remote ICD-10/CPT Coder I – Revenue Integrity

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Coder I in Revenue Integrity to code using ICD-10-CM and CPT for hospital records. This fully remote role supports accurate reimbursements by querying physicians and applying coding guidelines across 23-hour observations, same-day surgery, ER and clinic notes.

You will work with a team to meet financial goals and ensure compliance, with shift times varying according to departmental needs.

Qualifications

• One year hospital coding in healthcare setting.
• One of: CCA or CCS or CIC-ICD or COC or CPC or RHIA or RHIT.
• One year coding in an acute care setting.
• Diploma.
• Certified Coding Associate OR Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Inpatient Coder ICD-10 OR Certified Outpatient Coding OR Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician.

Responsibilities

• The Coder I reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement.
• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines.
• Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing/ambiguous information for accurate coding.
• Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines.
• Applies knowledge of coding and Prospective Payment System and Medical Necessity guidelines for ethical and optimal reimbursement.
• Competent to accurately code and abstract all 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and/or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.
• Follow the established policies and procedures for coding and of the department.
• Consistently meet coding standards per discipline.
• Works as team member to meet organizational financial goals.

Education

CCA or CCS or CIC-ICD or COC or CPC or RHIA or RHIT

Diploma

Certified Coding Associate OR Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Inpatient Coder ICD-10 OR Certified Outpatient Coding OR Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician

Job description

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Coder I in Revenue Integrity to code using ICD-10-CM and CPT for hospital records. This fully remote role supports accurate reimbursements by querying physicians and applying coding guidelines across 23-hour observations, same-day surgery, ER and clinic notes.

You will work with a team to meet financial goals and ensure compliance, with shift times varying according to departmental needs.