Remote IP Facility CCS Coder

Location Address: Remote Office, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $21.70 | Maximum Offer $33.14 | Now Hiring:
Remote IP Facility CCS Coder

Codes more than one of the following: inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records and/or professional fee services for PMG specialty providers for the purpose of reimbursement, research and in compliance with Federal regulation according to diagnosis, operation and procedure using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Type of Opportunity:
Full time. Job Exempt:
No. Job is based:
Remote Workers New Mexico.

Work Shift:

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America).

• Reviews patients entire current medical record, assigning appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG (as defined by UHDDS guidelines and CMS) to be used for financial reimbursement, research in accordance with Federal Regulations and Hospital and Departmental policies.
• Abstracts data essential to the QI department in determining patient care issues as well as providing information to The Joint Commission.
• Accesses several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner. Takes responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to insure all encounters are coded, including the generation of appropriate queries, as needed.
• Responsible for resolving any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc for assigned accounts.
• Maintains and disseminates up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information from all appropriate jurisdictions concerning the given business area. This includes but is not limited to all ICD-9/10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, APC and/or HHRG updates and changes.
• Participates in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with the accepted coding guidelines and improve personal knowledge of medicine and treatment.
• Communicates issues to the EW Clinical Coding Manager & Supervisor, as appropriate.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service and/or specialties.
• Maintains at least a 95% accuracy rate.
• Maintains average to high productivity based on PHS Productivity Standards.
• Maintains continuing education (CE) requirements per PHS policy.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H or CPC, or RHIT/RHIA with achievement of one of the coding credentials above within one year of hire.
• One to three years experience as a coder required.
• Must possess computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with an encoder preferred.
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred.
• Must be able to use the internet and other electronic resources for the purpose of research.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.