PFS Coder

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

1d

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: (Monday - Friday) 8am-4:30p. Flexible with hours. Summary of the Job: Ensures coding accuracy for appropriate billing of claims and reporting. Primarily responsible for ensuring the charge capture processes are clearly defined and optimized so that the codes that are billed accurately on claims. Collaborate with the HIM implementation team, PFS partners and applicable clinical areas to support accurate and timely charge capture. St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years coding experience
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or completion of Registered Health Information Technician program; or completion of AHIMA or other independent study coding program; or a combination of education, certification and experience
• Knowledge of ICD10CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II and III, APC, APG, modifiers, revenue codes, CCI edits
• Analytical background with ability to translate technical information and findings to others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Use Microsoft Office in performance of duties and responsibilities
• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 10 pounds is required.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, climbing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of revenue cycle processes, requirements and best practices preferred
• Preferred professional certification – CPC, CCS, CCSP, COC or CRC
• Considered professional certification with related experience - CCA
• Considered specialty certification with advanced experience – CCC, CCVTC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CHONC, COSC or CPEDC

Responsibilities

• Ensures coding accuracy for appropriate billing of claims and reporting.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring the charge capture processes are clearly defined and optimized so that the codes that are billed accurately on claims.
• Collaborate with the HIM implementation team, PFS partners and applicable clinical areas to support accurate and timely charge capture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level