Coder at Reeves Regional Health

Pecos, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Icd-9-Cm, Hcpcs, Coding Software Programs, Data Abstraction, Physician Query, Report Generation, Record Keeping, Telephone Etiquette, Confidentiality, Customer Relations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a coding certificate program. Prefer someone with work experience as a coder or strong training background in coding. Personal Job-Related Skills: Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, HCPCS coding system. Experience: Prior Work Experience: One to two year experience as a coder in a clinic. Technical Training: Office equipment including computer training and coding software programs. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipment Requirements JOB QUALITY REQUIREMENTS: A. Accuracy B. Attention to Detail C. Timeliness D. Organization E. Little supervision needed to accomplish task DEPENDABILITY: A. Attendance B. Punctuality C. Ability to follow instructions D. Ability to meet deadlines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: A. Abstracts and codes clinic charts according to ICD-9-CM coding conventions. 1. Abstracts pertinent information from patient records to review ICD-9-CM codes were address. 2. Abstracts pertinent information from patient records to review charges were address. 3. Abstracts pertinent information from patient records to review chart is complete with providers signature. 4. Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. 5. Monitors outstanding charts that have no charges, coding, or been signed by the provider. B. Provides support to the Clinic Manager. 1. Generates report to verify admissions are completed. 2. Submits reports on a timely basis. 3. Maintains required records, reports, and files. C. Answering multi-line telephone. 1. Answers each call promptly and courteously. 2. Screens and routes all incoming calls according to departmental procedures. 3. Provide written messages to all specified employees when a call cannot be completed. 4. Places calls when requested by the supervisor. Other Significant Requirements: 1. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis. 2. Interacts with Medical Staff members on a continuous basis. 3. Follows safety policies and guidelines for the Hospital District. 4. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive customer relations atmosphere.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve abstracting and coding clinic charts according to ICD-9-CM conventions, ensuring proper documentation, and querying physicians when necessary. Additionally, the coder supports the Clinic Manager by generating reports and maintaining required records, alongside handling multi-line telephone communications.