Specialty Coder Senior - Neuro

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Specialty Coder for a remote position to ensure accurate coding for various medical procedures. With a focus on compliance and quality, the role requires a minimum of two years of coding experience in an acute care setting and relevant certifications. Candidates must reside in specific states and be proficient with coding guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in multi-specialty coding.
• Completion of a coding certificate program required.
• Expertise in Medicare and coding guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for professional services.
• Communicate coding concerns with providers.
• Verify charges and code assignments are accurate.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

EPIC

Meditech

Job description

SPECIALTY CODER – REMOTE JOB IN TYLER

Summary:

*CHRISTUS Health System offers theSpecialtyCoderposition as a remote opportunity. Candidate must reside in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, or Georgia to further be considered for this position.*

Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties. Via assigned work queues, verifies all charges and code assignments are correct. Accurately assigns appropriate modifiers to CPT codes. Communicates regularly with providers regarding coding concerns, missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates. Responsible for assigned coding denial work queues.

Requirements:

· Minimum requirements: Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program; High school diploma or GED

· Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician operative and procedural services coding in an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting. *Specific experience in Cardiology, CV Surgery, Neurosurgery, or Urology is a plus.

· Minimum 1 year of professional billing, claim denials, appeals, and/or revenue cycle work

· Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and medical terminology

· Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and NCDs)

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to detail

· Proficient using multiple software applications, including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

· Ability to meet set productivity and quality standards

· Able to work independently in a remote setting, as well as part of a team

· EPIC and Meditech experience preferred

· One of the following certifications is required:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA

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