IP Facility Coder with CCS

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Group term life insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque is seeking an IP Facility Coder III to join their team. This full-time role requires knowledge of coding practices including CPT, ICD, and MS-DRG, and involves reviewing patients' medical records. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant coding certification.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Join us in making a difference in healthcare!

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as a coder required.
• Must achieve coding credential within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service.
• Reviews patients’ entire medical record and assigns appropriate codes.
• Responsible for resolving pre-bill edits and denials.

Skills

Knowledge of coding areas and specialties

Knowledge of CPT, ICD, and MS-DRG coding

Familiarity with legal and regulatory updates

Education

High school diploma/GED

Coding certification (CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, or RHIT/RHIA)

Job description

Location Address: 9521 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $23.11, Maximum Offer $35.29

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled IP Facility Coder III CCS to join our team. Type of Opportunity: Full time. Job Exempt: No. Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center. Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America).

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. This includes but is not limited to all ICD-9/10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, and DRG, APC and/or HHRG updates and changes.
• Responsible for resolving any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc. for assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, or RHIT/RHIA with achievement of one of the coding credentials within one year of hire.
• Three to five years experience as a coder required.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.