IP Facility Coder III CCS; Remote

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a talented IP Facility Coder III - CCS.

The IP Facility Coder has the knowledge and ability and will be required to code all of the following: inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records and/or professional fee services for PMG specialty providers or demonstrate coding expertise in a specific specialty deemed a critical business need by PHS Coding Leadership using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system.

Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

• Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Albuquerque, NM

• Full Time - Exempt:
  No
• Work hours:
  
  Varied Days and Hours
• Location:
  
  Remote option available for IP Facility Coder III – CCS

Seeking a skilled coder with proven expertise in inpatient and outpatient hospital records, ED, Home Health, Hospice, and professional fee services, proficient in ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 coding systems, and committed to upholding hospital and departmental policies with precision and integrity.

• 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.

• 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.
• Review patients' entire current medical record, assigning appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG (as defined by UHDDS guidelines and CMS) for financial reimbursement, research in accordance with Federal Regulations and Hospital/Departmental policies.
• Access several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for accounts receivable by ensuring all encounters are coded, including generation of appropriate queries as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal and regulatory information from all appropriate jurisdictions concerning the given business area, including ICD-9/10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, APC and/or HHRG updates and changes.
• Resolve pre-bill edits, denials, etc. for assigned accounts.
• Participate in departmental in-services and updates to stay current with accepted coding guidelines and to improve knowledge of medicine and treatment.
• Performs other functions as 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 - Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program provides opportunities to enhance health and well-being.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services - Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit, with nine hospitals and a growing multi-specialty medical group. We are the state's largest private employer.

EEO/AA/VE T/DISABLED - Presbyterian is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.