IP Facility Coder

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Remote Workers New Mexico, NM

23h • Remote

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring a skilled IP Facility Coder CCS to join our team. This is a PRN (as needed) position based remotely for workers in New Mexico. The IP Facility Coder has the knowledge and ability to code various types of hospital records, including inpatient, outpatient, ED, Home Health & Hospice, and professional fee services. They will utilize the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system and ensure adherence to all relevant policies and regulations.

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.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service and/or specialties or extensive experience in a specific specialty.

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.
• Assign appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system.
• Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Review patients entire current medical record.
• 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 concerning the given business area, including 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Group term life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Wellness rewards program (earn gift cards and more by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screenings, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED