Coder Specialist- Remote

Job Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate. Each award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is due to the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding most professional services, including evaluation and management, procedures, hospital outpatient surgeries/procedures, and observation patients. The coder remains in conformance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third‑party payer guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Completion of an accredited AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification

Required: 1 year of coding experience

Preferred: Recognized certificate by AHIMA or AAPC

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to the role and keyboard use.
• Knowledge of ICD‑9‑CM, ICD‑10, CPT, HCPCS and coding principles.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills.

• Accurately assign ICD‑10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules and regulations. Coding may include professional surgical coding and outpatient/hospital coding.
• Ensure the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing medical documentation and validating that documentation supports the assigned codes.
• Act as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
• Consistently comply with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicate with providers for clarification or request additional documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals, including DNFB, Pre‑AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.
• Verify correct discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Light work includes occasional lifting and frequent or constant handling of negligible force. The role is primarily sedentary with occasional walking and standing, and no exposure to blood or body fluids in routine work.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases, and occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste may occur as a result of the role's environment.

Ochsner is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.