Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership to focus coding skills and expertise on designated inpatient or outpatient high-dollar or specialty account types.
Responsible for maintaining current, high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding for inpatient and/or outpatient diagnoses and procedures by reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. 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 CPT coding guidelines.
Works collaboratively with HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to support accurate billing and reduce denials. Reports to the Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director. The role is remote and requires the ability to work independently with little supervision.
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 clinical data accurately
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to query providers for missing or unclear documentation
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Knowledge of AHIMA ethical coding standards
- Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago