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Hospital Surgery/Observation Coder

  • Mountain Region Support
  • Centennial, Colorado, Remote
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $25.50 - $38.82 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-443387
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
HIM Coding
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Standard Hours
Shift
Day
Remote
Yes
Category
Medical Coding

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Outpatient records for data retrieval,
analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a
designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and
productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all
facilities.


Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. Required
  • Associate Degree Preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years coding experience in an acute care setting
  • Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and
    Coding Modifiers
  • Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and
    coding systems (i.e. 3M)
  • Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
  • Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements
Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally

Where You'll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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