About this role
Location Address:
Remote Office Santa Fe, NM 87501
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $22.79 Maximum Offer $38.80 Now Hiring: Remote IP Facility CCS Coder
Summary:
Codes more than one of the following: inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records and/or professional fee services for PMG specialty providers for the purpose of reimbursement, research and in compliance with Federal regulation according to diagnosis, operation and procedure using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures
Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Remote Workers New Mexico Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities
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*Reviews patients entire current medical record, assigning appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG (as defined by UHDDS guidelines and CMS) to be used for financial reimbursement, research in accordance with Federal Regulations and Hospital and Departmental policies.
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*Abstracts data essential to the QI department in determining patient care issues as well as providing information to The Joint Commission.
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*Accesses several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner. Takes responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to insure all encounters are coded, including the generation of appropriate queries, as needed.
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*Responsible for resolving any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc for assigned accounts.
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*Maintains and disseminates up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information from all appropriate jurisdictions concerning the given business area. This includes but is not limited to all ICD-9/10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, APC and/or HHRG updates and changes.
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*Participates in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with the accepted coding guidelines and improve personal knowledge of medicine and treatment.
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*Communicates issues to the EW Clinical Coding Manager & Supervisor, as appropriate.
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*Must demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service and/or specialties.
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*Maintains at least a 95% accuracy rate.
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*Maintains average to high productivity based on PHS Productivity Standards.
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*Maintains continuing education (CE) requirements per PHS policy
Qualifications
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High school diploma/GED required.
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Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H or CPC, or RHIT/RHIA with achievement of one of the coding credentials above within one year of hire.
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One-three years experience as a coder required.
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Must possess computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Experience with an encoder preferred.
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Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred.
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Must be able to use the internet and other electronic resources for the purpose of research
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UPDATED 8/27/25
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All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
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Wellness
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Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.
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Why work at Presbyterian?
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As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
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Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
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AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.