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Cardinal Health

Review code, integration logic, and technical designs to ensure reliability, performance, security ... Medical, dental and vision coverage * Paid time off plan * Health savings account (HSA) * 401k ...

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Grants, NM · On-site

$135K - $168K/yr

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What is the difference between Senior R1 Rcm Medical Coding vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectSenior R1 Rcm Medical CodingMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsAHIMA/ACMEC certifications, CPC, CCSSimilar certifications, often CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, RCM companies, remote optionsHospitals, clinics, remote or onsite
Job ResponsibilitiesComplex coding, audits, mentoringStandard coding, claim submission
Experience LevelAdvanced, with years of experienceEntry to mid-level

Senior R1 Rcm Medical Coders typically handle complex cases, audits, and mentoring, requiring more experience and advanced certifications. Medical Coding Specialists focus on standard coding tasks and claim submissions, often at entry or mid-level. Both roles share similar certifications and work environments but differ in complexity and responsibility.

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Specialty Coder Senior - Coding

CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago

CHRISTUS Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Specialty Coder Senior - Coding

US:NM:Santa Fe | Medical Coding | Full Time

Description

Selected by CHRISTUS 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 CHRISTUS 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
  1. Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  2. Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation, to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.
  3. Abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
  4. Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
  5. Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
  6. Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
  7. Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
  8. Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.
  9. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  10. Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
  11. Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).
  12. Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
  13. Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
  14. Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
  15. Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
  16. All other work duties as assigned by the Manager.
Job Requirements

Education/Skills

  • High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
  • Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.

Experience

  • 1 – 3 years of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • None required.

Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type: Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

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CHRISTUS Health is a prominent name in the healthcare industry, with its headquarters situated in Irving, TX, USA. Established in 1999, the company has since been devoted to providing comprehensive care and extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This not-for-profit health system primarily operates more than 600 healthcare services and programs, including long-term care facilities, health insurance products, community clinics, and outreach services, serving both urban and rural populations.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1999

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