Facility Inpatient Coder APPRENTICE

Department Name: Coding-Acute Care HospitalWork Shift: Job Category:Revenue CycleEstimated Pay Range:$24.00 - $24.00 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.Innovation and highly trained staff. Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members. Find out how we’re constantly improving to make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.This is a RARE opportunity to join Arizona’s largest and best employer to begin your Acute Care Coding career. Upon successful completion of a 6-month coding apprenticeship, you will be transferred/promoted to a regular Coding position.These are 100% REMOTE positions. There are many opportunities for growth within this individual team as well as Banner Health Family. There are also opportunities for overtime with special projects from time to time. Our REMOTE CODERS are required to live in: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.Requirements for Apprentices:REQUIRES a Coding Credential from AHIMA or AAPC. Please provide member ID in questionnaire or upload member ID card in Attachments. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) in an active status with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification. AHIMA Credentials Preferred (Facility coding position)A coding assessment will be given after each successful interview that will require coding books or access to an encoder. Experience in healthcare and/or revenue cycle is ideal. Equipment is provided by Banner when hired. Must have high speed internet & able to hard wire into internet. 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 SummaryThis position works under close supervision of a qualified HIMS Coding professional and conducts work in coding and/or abstracting.Core Functions Learns to analyze, evaluate and abstract data elements from patient’s electronic records. Learns to assign applicable ICD diagnoses and ICD & CPT procedure codes for all inpatient and outpatient encounters, following all written coding policies and procedures in accordance with Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant and all regulatory CMS compliance regulations. Works as a member of the HIMS team on a variety of assigned projects and tasks. Works under direct supervision under HIMS Coding Management and/or experienced staff. Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 procedures.Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or other equivalent coding certification through an accredited certificate program such as AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).Must demonstrate basic knowledge of ICD/CPT coding principles and the recommended AHIMA coding competencies. Should be familiar with pharmacologic agents. Effective human relations skills are required for interacting with all levels of hospital staff, physicians, and other contacts. Must have highly developed interpersonal and team building skills.Must be able to work effectively with all common office software.Preferred QualificationsAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):2025-12-24EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy