IP Facility Coder

About the role

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled IP Facility Coder CCS to join our team. Type of Opportunity: PRN Job Exempt: No Job is based: Remote Workers New Mexico Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Presbyterian is seeking a talented IP Facility Coder
• Some key responsibilities include:
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 above 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.
• Wellness
• Why work at Presbyterian?
• As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Additional Information

Location Address: Remote Office Santa Fe, NM 87501 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00 Now Hiring: IP Facility Coder

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