Specialty Coder Senior 1397
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Specialty Coder Sr- Remote Temp to perm
Requirements: Profee Only Experience (physician coding only) Profile must include online cert verification or will be rejected Candidate must reside in Texas Louisiana Arkansas Georgia or New Mexico to be considered Specialty coder certs preferred Candidate must have a laptop and two monitors available to work from. Must have at least 2 years experience- Must be available full time Trinity Mother Frances Woodgate IV Bldg- 1101 East SE Loop 323 Tyler TX 75701
first 36 hours
Summary: Selected by Health Coding Leadership to focus coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT coding for the Inpatient and or/ Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Specialty Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate Health electronic medical record systems verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines. Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health departments including but not limited to the HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership. Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable Competencies: Leader of Se
