Certified Facility Coder | PRN status

Join Our Coding Team! Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health is a growing health system located in Northwest Montana. We are looking for a Certified Facility Coder to join our team remotely! This position is on an as needed basis and may include 1 to 2 shifts per week depending on need. This position will assist with vacation coverage and gaps in staffing. Location: Remote (See Approved States) Shift: Day Shift – 8 Hours | PRN status Pay details: Pay for this position ranges from $23.50 per hour to $31.73 per hour depending on prior related experience. What you bring: You'll bring a strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding guidelines and practices, along with at least two years of coding experience in an acute care (hospital/facility) setting. You must also hold a nationally recognized coding certification, such as CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA, is required. What you'll be doing: In this role, you will assign and sequence ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records while ensuring accuracy for billing, reimbursement, and compliance. You’ll review medical records for DRG/APC assignment, verify charge accuracy, abstract clinical data, and collaborate with providers and hospital departments to ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance. Job Specific Duties: Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, and CPT 4 codes for all specialty patient types and billing and reimbursement. These include, but may not be limited to; inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records. Accurately codes advanced procedure accounts consisting of numerous components. Reviews and analyzes medical records for DRG/APC assignment. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within the medical records. Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and reviews medical necessity for ordered tests, procedures. Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services. Timely follows-up on accounts on hold. Performs Charge capture and data entry per department protocol and procedure. Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data and 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. The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. 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. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership. Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required. Minimum of two (2) years’ coding experience in an acute care (hospital/facility) required. Nationally recognized coding certificate (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA) required. Minimum of two (2) years’ work related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills; to include: MS Office Suite and electronic medical record systems required. Must possess ability to learn other software as needed. Thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices required. Possess knowledge of acute and professional reimbursement guidelines. 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. This is a fully remote position. To be eligible to work remotely for Logan Health, you must reside in one of the following states: This position offers full-time remote work. To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following states: Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Michigan Missouri Montana Minnesota North Carolina Ohio Oregon Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Applicants who reside outside of these states will not be considered. Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, and Vison insurance 401(k) with generous matching Employer-provided life insurance Voluntary life and disability insurance options Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options Employee assistance program (EAP) FSA or HSA option Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank Employee referral program Tuition Reimbursement Program Shift: Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America) Location: Remote (See Approved States) Shift: Day Shift – 8 Hours | PRN status Schedule: PRN (scheduled as needed). Schedule is generally Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts. 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. PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department. Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening Equal Opportunity Employer Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). 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. At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.