Phoenix, AZ · Remote
$17.75 - $23.75/hr
REMOTE, Banner provides equipment Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible ... Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health ...
Phoenix, AZ · Remote
$17.75 - $23.75/hr
REMOTE, Banner provides equipment Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible ... Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health ...
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A typical workday for a Remote CCA Coding specialist involves reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensuring accurate documentation for risk adjustment and billing purposes. You will often communicate electronically with healthcare providers or auditors to clarify documentation, address discrepancies, and stay current on changes in coding guidelines. The role is generally independent, but you may participate in virtual meetings or training sessions with your coding team or management. Time management and self-discipline are important, as deadlines and productivity targets are a routine part of the remote workflow. This environment offers a great deal of flexibility, as well as the opportunity to continually expand your knowledge within the coding and healthcare compliance fields.
To excel as a Remote CCA Coding professional, you need a solid understanding of medical coding, especially related to HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) and risk adjustment, as well as a relevant certification such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA. Familiarity with coding software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines is essential. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective communication are important soft skills for this remote position. These qualifications are crucial to ensure accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with remote teams or healthcare providers.
A Remote CCA Coding job involves reviewing medical records and assigning accurate risk adjustment codes based on clinical documentation. Certified Coders (such as CRCs) use ICD-10-CM codes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and reimbursement guidelines. These professionals typically work from home, using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software to capture chronic conditions. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and risk adjustment guidelines is required.
$17.75 - $23.75/hr
Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
7.5
Based on 743 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Primary City/State:
Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
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This Coder will be supporting very busy providers/surgeons in our non-academic and academic arena. Ideal candidate would have 6 months of coding experience preferably in Oncology but someone with coding experience in the following areas can do well; ie. General Surgery, GI, Urology.
Location: REMOTE, Banner provides equipment
Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible scheduling after training completed.
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 6 months recent experience in E/M coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume);
Oncology experience preferred;
Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima, as defined in minimum qualifications below. Please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Please note, this role requires more than a CPC-A level certification.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.
POSITION SUMMARY
Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.
2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.
4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.
Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification may also include a general area of specialty.
Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.
Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Specialty Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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