Healthcare Coder - Remote

Coder

Health Information Management

Announcement #283428

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for an experienced remote Coder to join our HIM team. As a healthcare coder, you are responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the medical record in its entirety to ensure an accurate, complete, and consistent selection of diagnoses and procedures to ensure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate facility payment. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT coding of diagnoses and surgical procedures for all types of hospital case types. Strong communication skills will be necessary as you assist in the education of physicians and other clinicians about proper documentation practices, further specificity, resequencing, and inclusion of diagnoses or procedures when needed to more accurately reflect the acuity, severity of illness, and risk of mortality as indicated.

What you'll need:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Remote experience preferred
• Epic experience strongly preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist from AHIMA certification preferred
• Two years' experience assigning ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT codes in an acute care facility
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred
• Successful completion of a medical coding course preferred

What we can offer:

• Outstanding benefits package is ranked in the top 1% of the state and includes low insurance premiums (medical, dental, prescription, and vision) for individuals and families.
• PTO and PSL
• Competitive wages
• Remote work environment
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Day Shift; Remote

To apply: To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

* Candidates who accept a written offer of employment must pass a background check and may be required to undergo 11-panel testing for commonly abused controlled substances, including marijuana, in accordance with our policy.