Senior Specialty Coder - Remote ICD-10 & CPT Expert

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership Opportunity focuses on maintaining high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for inpatient and outpatient accounts. The role ensures accurate abstraction into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems and collaboration with HIM and Clinical Documentation Improvement teams.

The Specialty Coder will report to regional leadership and must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, independence in a remote setting, and adherence to AHIMA guidelines while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
• Completion of AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures per ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT guidelines.
• Abstracts required information into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems.
• Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions.
• Maintain coding queue and re-assign accounts as needed.
• Meet or exceed 95% accuracy and productivity standards.
• Query providers for missing or unclear documentation with HIM/CDIS teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Remote work

Leadership mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA approved coding certificate program (preferred)

Job description

CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership Opportunity focuses on maintaining high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for inpatient and outpatient accounts. The role ensures accurate abstraction into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems and collaboration with HIM and Clinical Documentation Improvement teams.

The Specialty Coder will report to regional leadership and must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, independence in a remote setting, and adherence to AHIMA guidelines while