Certified Professional Coder

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 <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">home. </span><p><span><b>Our Mission</b>: Quality, compassionate care for all. </span></p><p><span><b>Our Vision</b>: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. </span></p><p><span><b>Our Core Values</b>: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.</span></p> <p></p><h1><b><span class="emphasis-3">Join Our Professional Coding Team!</span></b></h1><p></p><p><b><span>Logan Health, a growing health system located in Northwest Montana, is looking for an experienced Certified Professional Coder to be part of their team!</span></b></p><p></p><p><b>Location:</b> Remote (see approved states list)<br><b>Schedule:</b> Variable Shift – Variable Hours | Full Time – 40 Hours</p><p></p><p><b>Pay details:</b></p><p>Pay for this position ranges from $23.50 per hour to $31.73 per hour depending on prior related work experience.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Who you are:</span></b></p><p>Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional coding work experience, and you must hold a nationally recognized coding certificate.</p><p></p><p><b><span>What you'll be doing:</span></b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Job Specific Duties:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.</p></li><li><p>Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.</p></li><li><p>Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data. Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.</p></li><li><p>Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.</p></li><li><p>Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">classification. </span> Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.</p><p></p><p>Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Basic Qualifications:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices <b>required</b>.</p></li><li><p>Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification <b>required</b>.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.</p></li><li><p>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.</p></li><li><p>Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li><p>1+ year(s) of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.</p></li><li><p>2+ years of work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system. </p></li><li><p>Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>This position offers full-time remote work.</b>   </p><p><i>To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following states: </i>   </p><ul><li><p>Arkansas  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Arizona  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Colorado  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Florida  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Hawaii  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Idaho  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Illinois  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Indiana  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Kansas  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Michigan  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Missouri  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Montana  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Minnesota  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>North Carolina  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ohio  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Oregon  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Tennessee  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Texas  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Virginia  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Washington  </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Health, Dental, and Vison insurance</p></li><li><p>401(k) with generous matching</p></li><li><p>Employer-provided life insurance</p></li><li><p>Voluntary life and disability insurance options</p></li><li><p>Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options</p></li><li><p>Employee assistance program (EAP)</p></li><li><p>FSA</p></li><li><p>Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank</p></li><li><p>Employee referral program</p></li><li><p>Tuition Reimbursement Program</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts</b></p><p>Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.</p><p>---</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of one (1) year coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting preferred.</p></li><li><p>Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, or CPC preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of two (2) years’ work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system preferred. </p></li><li><p>Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices preferred.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.</p></li><li><p>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.</p></li><li><p>Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Specific Duties:</b></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.</p></li><li><p>Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.</p></li><li><p>Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data. Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.</p></li><li><p>Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.</p></li><li><p>Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">classification. </span> Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.</p><p></p><p>Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>Variable (United States of America)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><b>Location:</b> Remote (see approved states list)<br><b>Schedule:</b> Variable Shift – Variable Hours | Full Time – 40 Hours</p><p></p><p>Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:</p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left">Criminal background check</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Reference checks</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Drug Screening</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Health and Immunizations Screening</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Physical Demand Review/Screening</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Equal Opportunity Employer</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer <span><span class="WCO0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability).</span></span></span> We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.</span></p>

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