Certified (CCS) Coder

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist for a remote position. The role involves coding outpatient services and requires a CCS certification along with relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in coding conventions and be able to communicate effectively with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of coding experience required.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT coding conventions needed.
• Ability to understand complex health records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate coding of all outpatient services and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity for coding.
• Ensure coding compliance with specified regulations.

Skills

Coding quality

Auditing skills

Effective communication

Education

Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Completion of medical terminology classes

Training in anatomy and physiology

Job description

This position can be fully remote based on the work activity.

A certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required for this position.

Job Summary:
Responsible for accurate coding of all outpatient services, procedures, diagnoses, and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record.

- Classification systems include ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category.

- All work must be carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations, and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and CMS coding guidelines.

- Coders may assist and serve as a resource for data integrity for other employees needing clarification and assistance in coding.

Requirements:

• Must have at least three (3) years hospital or surgical center coding experience within the last five years.

• Certification: This position requires certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program.

• Must maintain current coding credential.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize auditing skills related to coding quality and compliance.

• Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record, including the most complex records.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians to clarify diagnoses, procedures, and sequencing of diagnoses.

• Will abide by the AHIMA coding code of ethics.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, are trusted organizations advancing medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health programs.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.