Remote Position
Coding Specialist
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Find your calling at Mercy!
The coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses/procedure codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.Position Details:
Education: High school diploma Licensure: Experience: Prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in the acute care inpatient, outpatient hospital or professional services setting. Certifications: Registered health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) or completed within 6 months of employment. Other: Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems in an acute care/hospital setting and/or professional services setting. The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Frequent: repetitive motion involves approximately 25% keyboard and 75% mouse use for data entry. Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program. Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other: Working knowledge of the 3M encoder and the Epic system.Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
High school diploma; prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT; certification as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or CIRCC or within 6 months; working knowledge of coding classification systems.
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing medical records
- assigning diagnosis codes
- assigning procedure codes
Skills & Tools
3M Encoder, Epic
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Missouri, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About Mercy
A healthcare organization providing medical services and coding support. — Industry: Healthcare