[Hiring] Certified Medical Coder Medical Oncology @Ascension

Role Description

Abstract pertinent clinical information from patient records and translate complex healthcare services into the appropriate financial language by assigning the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. This includes performing complex coding and determining accurate Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.

• Maintain consistently high productivity and quality rates defined by our coding policy, delivering work with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
• Act as a critical resource by proactively querying physicians when documentation is ambiguous, inadequate, or unclear, ensuring complete and accurate code assignment.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), maintaining deep knowledge of and strict adherence to official coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community