Certified Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Coder

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

17d • Remote

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Remote Certified Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Coder to join our team. This is a full-time, remote position based in New Mexico.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, or RHIT/RHIA with achievement of one of the coding credentials above within one year of hire.
• Three to five years experience as a coder required.

Responsibilities

• Code all inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records and/or professional fee services for PMG specialty providers or demonstrate coding expertise in a specific specialty deemed a critical business need by PHS Coding Leadership using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system.
• Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service and/or specialties or extensive experience in a specific specialty deemed a critical business need by PHS Coding Leadership.
• Review 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.
• Access several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to insure all encounters are coded, including the generation of appropriate queries, as needed.
• Maintain and disseminate 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, and DRG, APC and/or HHRG updates and changes.
• Resolve any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc. for assigned accounts.
• Participate in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with the accepted coding guidelines and improve personal knowledge of medicine and treatment.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Group term life insurance
• Other optional voluntary benefits
• Wellness rewards program (gift cards, wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screenings)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees