What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Outpatient Complex Coder position at Banner Health?
Primary City/State:
Arizona, Arizona
Department Name:
Coding-Acute Care Hospital
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
Primary Location Salary Range:
$25.54 - $38.30 / hour, based on education & experience
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
Looking for a motivated, experienced Outpatient | Acute Care | HIMS Complex Coder to join our talented Acute Care HIMS Coding Team. Candidate should have complex coding experience in acute care, all service lines including, but not limited to: General, Orthopedic, Urology/Gynecology, Cardiac, Spinal, etc. Must have ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS Facility-Based coding experience.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD,MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI & WY.
The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally any 8 hour period between 7am – 7pm, Monday - Friday, can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.
A Coding Assessment will be given after a successful interview to be completed within 48 hours.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides coding and abstracting for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. This includes highest level of complexity of accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities. Reviews health record documentation and assigns diagnoses and/or surgical procedure codes on all outpatient complex records using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 coding classification systems. Completes APC assignment on outpatient complex records as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and nationally recognized coding guidelines.
Core Functions
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training 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 health care field.
Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or other appropriate coding certificaion in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Requires two or more years of outpatient complex experience in an acute care inpatient facility or healthcare system.
Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD CM/PCS, CPT4 coding principles and coding competencies as demonstrated by certification through the American Health Information Management Association or 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
Associates degree in a job-related field or experience equivalent to same.
Previous experience in large, multi-system healthcare organization.
Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2025-08-09
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Arizona, Arizona
Department Name:
Coding-Acute Care Hospital
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
Primary Location Salary Range:
$25.54 - $38.30 / hour, based on education & experience
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
Looking for a motivated, experienced Outpatient | Acute Care | HIMS Complex Coder to join our talented Acute Care HIMS Coding Team. Candidate should have complex coding experience in acute care, all service lines including, but not limited to: General, Orthopedic, Urology/Gynecology, Cardiac, Spinal, etc. Must have ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS Facility-Based coding experience.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD,MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI & WY.
The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally any 8 hour period between 7am – 7pm, Monday - Friday, can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.
A Coding Assessment will be given after a successful interview to be completed within 48 hours.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides coding and abstracting for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. This includes highest level of complexity of accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities. Reviews health record documentation and assigns diagnoses and/or surgical procedure codes on all outpatient complex records using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 coding classification systems. Completes APC assignment on outpatient complex records as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and nationally recognized coding guidelines.
Core Functions
- Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information, including modifiers, 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/PCS and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.
- Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Place account in the appropriate status for required missing documentation to complete assignment of disease and procedure codes, and any pertinent abstract elements.
- Provides quality coding by ensuring 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 Banner specific policy and procedures and applicable professional standards for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. This includes highest level of complexity of accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities.
- May provide mentoring for less experienced staff members. May act as a subject matter expert for complex coding.
- Works under general supervision using specialized expertise in the subject matter. Works within a set of defined rules. Ability to address complex coding matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines, NCCI edits, and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations) prior to referral to coding analyst, coding educator, or coding manager/supervisor.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training 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 health care field.
Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or other appropriate coding certificaion in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Requires two or more years of outpatient complex experience in an acute care inpatient facility or healthcare system.
Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD CM/PCS, CPT4 coding principles and coding competencies as demonstrated by certification through the American Health Information Management Association or 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
Associates degree in a job-related field or experience equivalent to same.
Previous experience in large, multi-system healthcare organization.
Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2025-08-09
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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