Coder

Roosevelt General Hospital•Portales, NM

About The Position

Responsible for reviewing patients’ medical records after a visit and translating the record into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Their duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting queries when appropriate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field.
Minimum of two years’ experience in coding.
Coding Certificates
General computer knowledge.
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Knowledge of health information management services
Must have an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Possess a genuine desire to help RGH become an exemplary hospital in the surrounding community and the state
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize duties/tasks
Ability to initiate communication with patients, their families and hospital visitors
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed and/or agitated patients and their families
Must have a professional demeanor and excellent public relations skills
Willingness to develop or improve public speaking skills
Must have excellent written skills with knowledge of medical terminology
Must be dependable and on time
Possess good 'people skills' for building relationships with colleagues at all levels
Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Responsible for making sure CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and ICD-10 codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per guidelines and regulations.
Ensuring compliance with medical coding guidelines and policies.
Reviewing patients’ records and documents for verification and accuracy.
Following up and clarifying any information that is not clear to other staff members.
Appropriately querying providers per coding guidelines.
Ensure all codes are current and active
Observe confidentiality and safeguards of all patients’ related information.
Maintain a good working relationship within the department and other departments.
Adhere to hospital requirements, policies, and standards.
Provide excellent customer service.
Answering office phone.
Responding to voicemails within 24 hours, not to include weekend
Performs other duties as assigned.