Position Summary:
- Evaluates medical records for complex professional services, providing accurate coding in line with national guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
- Consults with providers to clarify information and assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Core Functions:
- Analyzes medical information, addresses coding edits, and abstracts data into electronic records while ensuring completeness and compliance.
- Provides quality assurance by adhering to regulations from agencies like CMS and OIG, and compiles reports for research or analysis as needed.
Qualifications and Environment:
- Requires a high school diploma/GED with specialized training or an Associate's degree, plus an active CPC, CCS, or similar certification and three years of complex coding experience.
- This is a fully remote, full-time role with flexible scheduling, available to residents in specified US states, using company-provided equipment.
Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country, providing hospital services, primary care, research, and more across its network. It is a Great Place To Work® Certified organization with a large, skilled workforce committed to patient care and employee wellbeing.