Medical Coder

Details

• Department: Health Information Management
• Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, on site
• Facility: St. Vincent PACE
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Salary Midpoint: $19.75 per hour
  
  

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

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

• Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.).
  
  

Responsibilities

Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of

document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.

• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
• Obtains acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Conducts chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provides
  
  

associate/physician & education as appropriate.

• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders
  
  

(AAPC) preferred

• Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association
  
  

(AHIMA) preferred

• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association
  
  

(AHIMA) preferred

Education:

• 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.
  

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension Senior Living will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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