Remote Medical Coder Remote – Franklin, TN

What is Aspirion?

For over two decades, Aspirion hasdelivered market-leading revenue cycle services. We specialize in collectingchallenging payments from third-party payers, focusing on complex denials, agedaccounts receivables, motor vehicle accident, workers’ compensation, VeteransAffairs, and out-of-state Medicaid.

At the core of our success is ourhighly valued team of over 1,400 teammates as reflected in one of our coreguiding principles, “Our teammates are the foundation of our success.” Unitedby a shared commitment to client excellence, we focus on achieving outstandingoutcomes for our clients, aiming to consistently provide the highest revenueyield in the shortest possible time.

We are committed to creating aresults-oriented work environment that is both challenging and rewarding,fostering flexibility, and encouraging personal and professional growth.Joining Aspirion means becoming a part of an industry leading team, where youwill have the opportunity to engage with innovative technology, collaborate with a diverse and talentedteam, and contribute to the success of our hospital and health system partners.Aspirion maintains a strong partnership with Linden Capital Partners, servingas our trusted private equity sponsor.

What do we need?

We are seeking an experienced and proficient Remote Medical Coder to join our Aged AR team. The Remote Medical Coder will be responsible for reviewing medical records and provider documentation and capturing the necessary details to determine the appropriate codes according to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have successfully completed the required coursework to obtain any number of acceptable coding certifications listed below. 

What will you provide?

• Meet established productivity standards as outlined by ARx Leadership according to the type of records/charts being coded
• Maintain quality score of greater than 90%
• Abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group(DRG) assignments
• Queries physicians whenever there is conflicting, ambiguous, or incomplete information the medical record regarding any significant reportable condition or procedure
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with and keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Experience working pre-bill NCCI and MUE edits
• Knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification(ICD-CM); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• Knowledge of reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS);Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)
• Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes
• Practical knowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to, Laboratory, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology)
• Ability to easily navigate and utilize medical computer software programs to abstract, analyze, and/or evaluate clinical documentation and enter/edit diagnosis, procedure codes and modifiers
• Work diligently with team spirit and promotion of positive work ethic and environment in mind
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
• Attend Privacy and Security Training as required by the HIPPA Awareness Program and comply with all guidelines, policies and procedures to assure sensitive or confidential information is protected in accordance with the HIPPA rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• Planning and Organizing – Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Work Standards- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
• Building Strategic Work Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Managing Work (includes Time Management) – Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – AHIMA, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of previous work experience coding outpatient hospital charts
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
• Coding Certification required

Benefits

At Aspirion we invest in our employees by offering unlimited opportunities for advancement, a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance upon hire, matching 401k, competitive salaries, and incentive programs.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: Aspirion is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. Aspirion has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.

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