Certified Medical Coder

Ascension

. Abstract critical clinical documentation from patient records to assign complex ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for optimal APC and DRG classifications .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Oklahoma • United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical coding, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining data integrity. Provides education and support to healthcare professionals to enhance documentation practices and coding accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM/PCS CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation AbstractionData Integrity ManagementCoding AuditingProactive Physician QueriesReimbursement Reporting Requirements

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Industry Keywords

AHIMA Standards of Ethical CodingAPC ClassificationsDRG ClassificationsCoding GuidelinesHealthcare Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Abstract critical clinical documentation from patient records to assign complex ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for optimal APC and DRG classifications
Audit clinical charts and initiate proactive physician queries to resolve documentation ambiguities
Ensure data integrity and compliance with official coding guidelines
Meet and exceed departmental productivity and quality benchmarks
Adhere to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving reimbursement reporting requirements
Provide targeted coding education to physicians and associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

One or more required credentials obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from AHIMA; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from AAPC; Coder; Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialed from AHIMA; or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialed from AHIMA
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings