Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership to focus coding skills and expertise on designated inpatient or outpatient high-dollar or specialty account types.
The Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current, high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding for inpatient and/or outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences through review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder abstracts data into CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifies patient dispositions and physician data, and follows official ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and AMA CPT coding guidelines.
This role collaborates with HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation that supports billing and reduces denials. The position also participates in audits, assists in reducing backend errors, and supports other department needs as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required
- Completion of an accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management program, or an AHIMA-approved coding certificate program, preferred
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of coding experience preferred
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding
- Ability to abstract and validate clinical documentation accurately
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with little supervision
- Ability to query providers for missing or unclear documentation
- Familiarity with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding
Location
New Mexico, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago