Medical Coding Analyst I or II

UNM Medical Group • Albuquerque, NM

69d • $44,604 - $65,043 • Remote

About The Position

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Medical Coding Analyst I or II to join our Coding Department. This opportunity is a REMOTE, full-time and day shift opening located in New Mexico. This is a work from home position that requires the selected candidate to have a permanent address and live in New Mexico or be willing to relocate to New Mexico. This position is remote, however the selected candidate would need to be available to come into the office in Albuquerque, New Mexico if they experience network or laptop issues. Sign-On Bonus: $2,000.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and 6 months directly related experience or successful completion of UNMMG Medical Coding Internship Program for Medical Coding Analyst I.
• Certification in at least one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, RCC, CIRCC, CSS, CCA, CCS-P, COC, CIC, CPC, CPC-P or CPC-A for Medical Coding Analyst I.
• High School diploma or GED and 2 years directly related experience for Medical Coding Analyst II.
• Certification in at least one of the following: RCC, CPC, CIRCC, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, COC, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT for Medical Coding Analyst II.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding Inpatient/Outpatient charges and specialty services using appropriate ICD and CPT classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance in accordance with federal regulation.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records in order to assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes for inpatient and outpatient consultations, procedures, anesthesia, inpatient visits, and office visits for new or established patients.
• Analyzes as well as resolution of coding edits that occur.
• Identifies and reviews documentation in an EMR environment to ensure that all required signatures and addendums are present in the medical record(s).
• Interaction and feedback to providers, when necessary, regarding medical documentation deficiencies or to request clarification of documentation components.
• Ensures strict confidentiality of medical records and documentation.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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