OP Facility Coder – PRN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Code inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, emergency department records, home health & hospice records, and/or professional fee services utilizing ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4.

• Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Review the complete current medical records of patients and assign the appropriate CPT, ICD, and MS-DRG codes for reimbursement and research purposes.

• Access various computer systems to investigate medical records and complete coding in a timely manner.

• Take charge of accounts receivable by tracking down lost documents and ensuring all encounters are coded.

• Generate necessary queries as required.

• Maintain and disseminate up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information along with coding updates.

• Address pre-bill edits, denials, and related issues for assigned accounts.

• Participate in departmental in-services and updates.

• Communicate any issues to the EW Clinical Coding Manager.

• Sustain a minimum accuracy rate of 95% and maintain average-to-high productivity levels.

• Fulfill continuing education requirements.

• Perform additional functions as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Must possess one of the following coding certifications upon hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC-H.

• Holders of RHIT/RHIA must obtain one of the listed coding credentials within one year of hire.

• Three to five years of coding experience is required.

• Inpatient coding experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with inpatient/outpatient hospital, emergency department, home health & hospice, and/or professional fee coding.

• Knowledge of ICD-9/10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, APC, and/or HHRG updates.

• Must maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 95%.

• Must uphold average-to-high productivity according to PHS Productivity Standards.

• Must comply with continuing education requirements as per PHS policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Group term life insurance.

• Other optional voluntary benefits.

• Employee Wellness rewards program.

• Gift cards and more through wellness activities.