Coder III - Remote

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Location:
Remote - Ohio
Department:
HIM Revenue Cycle
Weekly Hours:
0
Status:
Per Diem
Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As the Inpatient Hospital Coder III, you will translate health care services and procedures into standardized codes on inpatient accounts. You will work with Epic work quests to maintain timeliness of coding, billing and accounts receivable.

You will communicate with providers, coders and clinical documentation specialists as needed for comprehensive patient record documentation.

You will formulate, monitor and respond to all compliant documentation clarification requests to query the provider for resolution of incomplete documentation.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in HIT/HIM OR High school diploma AND Certificate of Completion of AHIMA Coding Basics Program and Coding Assessment and Training Solutions Program
  • Must be able to pass internal coding test
  • Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding
  • 1 year of inpatient coding
  • CCS certification


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field
  • Knowledge of entire revenue cycle process
  • 3 years of inpatient coding experience
  • RHIA or RHIT certification


Salary Range - $45,968 - $72,488

This is a remote position; however, employment is limited to residents of certain U.S. states due to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements. At this time, we cannot offer employment to individuals residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, or U.S. territories. Eligibility is based on applicant's primary residence at time of hire.

We offer a competitive benefits package with coverage effective day one of employment which includes dental, vision, company paid life insurance, paid time off, a 401k retirement plan, an employee assistance program and other voluntary coverage options and employee discounts.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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