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Hospital Surgery/Observation Coder

Mountain Region Support Centennial, Colorado
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The posted compensation range of $25.50 - $38.82 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-443389 Employment Type Full Time Department HIM Coding Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Standard Hours Remote Yes Category Medical Coding

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Outpatient records for data retrieval,
analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a
designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and
productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all
facilities.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

- Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado 

- Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana  

- Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana 

- Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico 

- North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina 

- South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah 

- Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming


Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma/GED Required
  • Associates Degree Preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years coding experience in an acute care setting
  • Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and
    Coding Modifiers
  • Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and
    coding systems (i.e. 3M)
  • Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
  • Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or
    must be certified within one year of hire.
  • Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or
    must be certified within one year of hire.
Where You'll Work

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