Your future role at a glance Location: Remote
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology - Airport
Department/Specialty: Medical Oncology
Schedule: Day | PRN
Salary: $23.60 - $31.92 per hour
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive - Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role - 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.
What minimum requirements you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- 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.
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.
What additional preferences we're seeking - One year of certified coding experience is preferred.
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Responsibilities - 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 Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- 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.
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.