Coding Lead - Certified

Your future role at a glance

Location:Remote

Department/Specialty:Revenue Cycle / Wisconsin

Schedule:Full-time / Days

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate coding workflow.
• Support operations, resolve billing/coding issues, and manage staff assignment based on volume.
• Liaise with managers/departments to resolve coding inaccuracies and denial processing.
• Assist team with urgent issues, including documentation inconsistencies.
• May abstract info and assign/sequence diagnosis/procedure codes per guidelines.
• Adhere to AHIMA's Ethical Coding Standards and official coding guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• One or more of the following:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Reg Health Info Admnstr.
• Reg Health Info Tech.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

40 hours per week / M-F / Must work a range between the hours of 6am-6pm CST.

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 99,000+ 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.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.