Hirecrap · 14 hours ago
Coding Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expCHRISTUS Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medical services. The Medical Coder position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate reimbursement processes through precise medical coding and documentation, involving the assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes to medical records and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records, ensuring compliance with coding standards and regulatory requirements
Review clinical documentation thoroughly to abstract relevant data elements, supporting accurate coding and billing processes
Maintain and update a comprehensive and high-quality patient clinical database to facilitate effective reimbursement and reporting
Conduct monthly reviews of Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels selected by physicians, providing constructive feedback to promote coding accuracy and awareness
Collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies
Stay current with changes in coding guidelines, industry standards, and regulatory policies to ensure ongoing compliance
Participate in ongoing education and training sessions to enhance coding skills and knowledge
Assist in internal audits and support external audit processes to verify coding accuracy and compliance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Certification in medical coding such as CPC, CPC-H (preferred over CPC-H), and ICD-10 certification is mandatory. Credentials must be current and maintained
Proficiency in computer and data entry skills, with a thorough understanding of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT-4 classification systems
Minimum of one year of experience as a certified coder, involving actual coding and abstracting from documentation in a physician practice setting. Alternatively, a certified CPC with at least six months of experience and a minimum of three years of abstract coding experience is acceptable
Ability to pass an internal coding assessment within three months of employment
Benefits
Competitive salary packages
Health insurance plans
Retirement savings options
Paid time off
Opportunities for career advancement
Ongoing training and educational resources
Wellness programs
Employee assistance programs
Various recognition initiatives
Company
Hirecrap
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase