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Specialty Coder Senior - Tyler
Christus Health • Remote • Posted 3 days ago
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The Specialty Coder Senior at Christus Health is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties. This role involves verifying charges and code assignments, accurately assigning modifiers to CPT codes, and communicating with providers regarding coding concerns. The position offers a remote opportunity, but candidates must reside in specific states to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties.
- Verify all charges and code assignments are correct via assigned work queues.
- Accurately assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes.
- Communicate regularly with providers regarding coding concerns, missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates.
- Responsible for assigned coding denial work queues.
Qualifications
Required
- Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician operative and procedural services coding in an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting
- Minimum 1 year of professional billing, claim denials, appeals, and/or revenue cycle work
- Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and medical terminology
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and NCDs)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to detail
- Proficient using multiple software applications, including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
- Ability to meet set productivity and quality standards
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, as well as part of a team
Preferred
- Specific experience in Cardiology, CV Surgery, Neurosurgery, or Urology
About Christus Health
CHRISTUS Health is a multinational Catholic healthcare system providing a wide range of services including acute care, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and specialized care like pediatric, cancer, heart, and orthopedic services. Operating in six countries, CHRISTUS Health integrates faith-based values into its medical care to offer holistic healthcare to patients. The company is known for its high-quality patient care, strategic partnerships, and commitment to growth and expansion in the healthcare industry.
Full Job Description
Summary:
*CHRISTUS Health System offers the Specialty Coder position as a remote opportunity. Candidate must reside in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Georgia to further be considered for this position.*
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties. Via assigned work queues, verifies all charges and code assignments are correct. Accurately assigns appropriate modifiers to CPT codes. Communicates regularly with providers regarding coding concerns, missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates. Responsible for assigned coding denial work queues.
Requirements:
- Minimum requirements: Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program; High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician operative and procedural services coding in an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting. *Specific experience in Cardiology, CV Surgery, Neurosurgery, or Urology is a plus.
- Minimum 1 year of professional billing, claim denials, appeals, and/or revenue cycle work
- Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and medical terminology
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and NCDs)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to detail
- Proficient using multiple software applications, including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
- Ability to meet set productivity and quality standards
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, as well as part of a team EPIC and Meditech experience preferred
- One of the following certifications is required:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – AHIMA
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA
Work Type:
Full Time
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