Coding Associate 2

Coding Associate 2

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position, however due to our pay practices, qualified candidates MUST reside within one of the following states: (AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, ME, MI, MT, NC, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA). Candidates need to live or relocate to one of the aforementioned states and working remotely will require reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training.

The Coding Associate 2 is primarily responsible for the coding and abstracting of ancillary/outpatient records including ambulatory surgery and emergency room pertaining to patient's occasion of service. Standardized coding and classification systems, minimum data sets, data definitions and terminology will be utilized to ensure data is uniformly defined, collected, and verified. Also provides assistance to authorized users to furnish aggregate data and information needed for education, statistical, managerial, reimbursement and performance improvement activities.

This position requires Professional/Provider coding experience applying CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10- Diagnosis and modifier. Epic and 3M experience preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of ancillary/outpatient coding - providing the ability to code ambulatory surgery, observation, or ED, including CPT coding.
• Experience in taking documentation and assigning the initial and appropriate codes (not just validating codes).
• Experience in E/M coding.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by AHIMA - OR - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC is required upon start. In lieu of CCA or CPC, may qualify with higher level coding education or certification (CCS, RHIT or RHIA). CCS supersedes CCA so CCA will lapse if CCS is obtained.

Preferred Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist.
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician.
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Associate.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from documents.
• Ability to evaluate documentation in the medical record to determine principal and secondary diagnoses to be coded.
• Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with all members of the health care team.

• Competitive starting wage.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

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