Certified Professional Coder

Overview

At Logan Health, we're more than just a healthcare provider – we’re a community. Nestled in the heart of Montana, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team. As a member of Logan Health, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence. We offer opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us and experience the Logan Health difference, where your passion meets purpose in a place, you’ll be proud to call home.

Our Mission
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Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision
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Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values
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Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health, a growing health system located in Northwest Montana, is looking for an experienced Certified Professional Coder to be part of their team!

Location: Remote (see approved states list)

Schedule: Day Shift – 8 Hours | Full Time – 40 Hours

Pay details:

Pay for this position ranges from $23.50 per hour to $31.73 per hour depending on prior related work experience.

Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional coding work experience, and you must hold a nationally recognized coding certificate.

This position accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient records. It involves abstracting essential data elements for tracking, reporting, and reimbursement purposes. Additionally, you'll be responsible for keying, billing and collections for assigned client databases.

• Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 codes for specialty patient types, billing and reimbursement. These include, but may not be limited to; inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.
• Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and checks for medical necessity for ordered tests and/or procedures. Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services. Performs timely follow-up on accounts on hold.
• Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.
• Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data. Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.
• Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.

• Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required
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• Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification required
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• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

• 1+ year(s) of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.
• 2+ years of work-related experience with computer data…