ICD Coding & Medical Records Specialist

Genesis Healthcare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis Healthcare in New Mexico is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain forms and the diagnosis list, create medical records for new admissions, and perform routine audits to ensure compliance with policies, physician visits, and timeliness.

You will collaborate with Nursing/CRC to perform ICD coding, obtain signatures on discharge charts within 30 days, and support HIPAA compliance while handling health information management tasks in a patient-centered long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• College degree strongly preferred or commensurate experience is required.
• Certification in ICD coding or working knowledge of ICD coding is required.
• Must possess working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations regarding health information management, retention and disclosures, including HIPAA.
• Knowledge of medical and anatomical terminology as well as computer programs and coding for diagnosis required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain forms/office supplies inventory as well as the diagnosis list/sheet in the electronic system.
• Perform ICD coding in consultation with Nursing/Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator (CRC) - RN.
• Create medical records for all newly admitted patients/residents
• Conduct routine audits of medical records upon admission and throughout patient/resident stay, to monitor compliance with policies regarding documentation, physician visits, and timeliness.
• Obtain all appropriate departmental and physician signatures on patient/resident discharge charts within 30 days of patient/resident discharge.

Skills

ICD coding knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or commensurate experience

ICD coding certification

Job description

Genesis Healthcare in New Mexico is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain forms and the diagnosis list, create medical records for new admissions, and perform routine audits to ensure compliance with policies, physician visits, and timeliness.

You will collaborate with Nursing/CRC to perform ICD coding, obtain signatures on discharge charts within 30 days, and support HIPAA compliance while handling health information management tasks in a patient-centered long-term care setting.