Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We are committed to excellence for our patients, employees, and the communities we serve.
The Medical Coder reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records for reimbursement and data purposes in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role requires adherence to company values in daily practice.
The position focuses on inpatient rehabilitation coding and maintaining coding accuracy, documentation integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- 3 years of medical coding experience or a coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC required
- Rehabilitation coding experience preferred
- Associate's degree in a related field preferred
Knowledge and skills
- Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third-party payer requirements related to coding and billing
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Knowledge of state and federal reimbursement guidelines in the prospective payment system
- Ability to communicate with physicians to clarify documentation as needed
Job duties
- Assign ICD-10-CM codes
- Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly
- Review patient charts for accuracy and identify documentation discrepancies
- Query physicians for clarification and diagnostic details
- Stay current on coding practices, diagnostic procedures, and legislative changes
- Comply with HIPAA requirements
- Complete required training as assigned
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago
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