New Mexico Licensed CCS Coder

Job Summary

To support healthcare operations, the full-time Remote IP Facility CCS Coder will code inpatient and outpatient hospital records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining high accuracy in coding practices.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews and assigns appropriate codes to medical records, including CPT, ICD, and MS-DRG, for reimbursement and compliance
• Abstracts essential data for quality improvement and communicates issues to the Clinical Coding Manager and Supervisor
• Maintains technical knowledge of coding updates and resolves pre-bill edits and denials for assigned accounts

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must possess one of the following coding certifications at hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC, or RHIT/RHIA, with additional coding credential achieved within one year
• One to three years of coding experience required
• Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with an encoder and Electronic Medical Records preferred
• Ability to utilize the internet and electronic resources for research purposes