Medical Coder

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners

Specialty: Revenue Cycle Management

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Translate the Patient Story: Review and abstract clinical information from patient records, assigning accurate ICD, CPT, or HCPCS codes to ensure seamless document retrieval and claim processing.
• Collaborate with Clinicians: Act as a subject matter expert by querying physicians when documentation is ambiguous, ensuring every record is clear, compliant, and reflective of the care provided.
• Drive Excellence: Consistently meet high-standard productivity and quality benchmarks that reflect our commitment to accuracy and ethical coding standards.
• Champion Compliance: Stay at the forefront of the industry by maintaining deep knowledge of coding guidelines (AHIMA), reimbursement requirements, and DRG/APC assignments.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• AAPC or AHIMA certified coder
• 2+ years experience
• Cardiology experience a plus
• No CPC-As

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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