Remote Medical Coder – Medicare/Medicaid Specialist

Ascension; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

tuition reimbursement

Education and development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a remote Health Information Management professional to review participant medical records and assign Medicare/Medicaid codes. You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

Stay current with coding guidelines and AHIMA standards, and perform chart audits to identify opportunities for documentation improvements and better quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience required.
• Licensure/certification can substitute education or experience, if applicable.
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid coding and AHIMA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review participant medical records and assign Medicare/Medicaid diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Clarify documentation with physicians and care team to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Stay current with Medicare, Medicaid, PACE, and AHIMA coding guidelines and ethics.
• Conduct chart audits and provide education to providers and associates to support accuracy and quality.

Skills

Medical coding

Medicare/Medicaid coding

Documentation review

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of relevant experience

Licensure/certification substitution

Job description

Ascension is seeking a remote Health Information Management professional to review participant medical records and assign Medicare/Medicaid codes. You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

Stay current with coding guidelines and AHIMA standards, and perform chart audits to identify opportunities for documentation improvements and better quality care.