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Coding Specialist Health Information Management-Part Time at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnosis Coding, Procedure Coding, Clinical Data Capture, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, Data Entry, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes and captures pertinent clinical data elements on all inpatient/outpatient medical records of discharged patients. Responsible for ensuring optimum reimbursement based on accurate coding and for maintaining a quality patient clinical database. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CPC, CPC-H, CCS, RHIT, RHIA credentials required at time of hire. Credential must be maintained. SKILLS: Computer and data entry skills, ample understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 classification systems. EXPERIENCE: Two years coding experience, while certified, coding in an acute care facility. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager, Health Information Services ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogens - A General office environment. Knowledge of general safety standards. Exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous sedentary position with intense mental concentration up to 7.5 hours per day, using sound ergonomic principles. Data entry up to four hours a day. Light physical effort (able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs.) Occasional reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling.

Responsibilities

The Coding Specialist is responsible for assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient medical records. They ensure optimum reimbursement through accurate coding and maintain a quality patient clinical database.