Remote PRN DRG/PCS IP Facility Coder

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

105d • $35 • Remote

About The Position

Now hiring a Remote PRN DRG/PCS IP Facility Coder. Has the knowledge and ability and will be required to code all of the following: 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. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: CCS, CCS-P, COC, 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.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Inpatient Coding experience preferred.
• Credentials Essential: Certified Professional Coder.

Responsibilities

• Must 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Accesses several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner.
• Takes responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to insure all encounters are coded, including the generation of appropriate queries, as needed.
• Maintains and disseminates up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information from all appropriate jurisdictions concerning the given business area.
• Responsible for resolving any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc. for assigned accounts.
• Participates in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with the accepted coding guidelines and improve personal knowledge of medicine and treatment.
• Communicates issues to the EW Clinical Coding Manager, as appropriate.
• Maintains at least a 95% accuracy rate.
• Maintains average to high productivity based on PHS Productivity Standards.
• Maintains continuing education (CE) requirements per PHS policy.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Gym memberships
• Employee wellness program
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Wellness rewards program designed to provide engaging opportunities to enhance health.

What This Job Offers

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