Title: Medical Coder

Location: US-WI-Milwaukee

Department: Health Information Management

Job Description:

Location: Remote

Facility: Remote

Department: Revenue Cycle Management

Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift

Salary Range: $23.03 - $31.16/hr

How you'll make an impact in this role

Accurately abstract patient records to assign correct ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring proper APC or DRG groupings.

Strictly adhere to official coding guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Conduct regular chart audits and proactively query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear documentation.

Maintain established productivity and quality rates while staying up to date on evolving coding policies and regulations.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Preferred Credentials:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

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 requirements you'll need

40 hours a week | M-F | Hours between 6 AM - 6 PM Central Time Zone | No weekends or major holidays

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 97,000+ 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

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