POSITION PURPOSE

The Coding Specialist - Remote position is responsible for the conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using the international classification of diseases (ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPS codes). The position is accountable for sequencing of diagnoses and procedures for health statistics, long term planning and reimbursement. The position ensures that all records are coded in an accurate and timely manner and performs abstracting of records.

MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications

Experience:

• One (1) – three (3) years of professional fee coding experience, with proficiency in multi-specialty coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS). Includes inpatient and outpatient coding in a Health Information Management department within an acute care hospital or physician practice, along with medical record abstraction and use of an encoder.

Education:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Test (HSE).


• Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)/Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certificate.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of State, Federal and HIPAA regulations.


• Knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) record requirements, ICD and CPT coding guidelines.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.


• Excellent customer service skills.


• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with practice leadership, physicians, advanced practitioners, colleagues and other Holy Cross Medical Center (HCMC) and Taos Professional Services (TPS) team members.


• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with all members of the care team and with patients and family members.


• Demonstrated commitment to providing the highest level of patient satisfaction.


• Well organized, efficient task management and attention to detail skills.


• Must have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining calm, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.


• High level of integrity as demonstrated by appropriate treatment of confidential or Protected Health Information; adherence to policies, procedures, rules and regulations; professional conduct in dealing with persons internal and external to the organization; sensitivity to populations served by the organization.


• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Technology program.


•  Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.