Medical Coding Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Level III- 403010
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Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
- High School diploma or equivalent. Current American Heart – HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) card
- Must complete CEU’s and keep certification current.
- Must obtain Certified Professional Coding Certificate within 6 months of employment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
- Maintains required core competencies.
- Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
- Provides second-level review of billing performances to ensure compliance with legal and procedural policies and to ensure optimal reimbursements while adhering to regulations prohibiting unbundling and other questionable practices.
- Researches, analyzes, and responds to inquiries regarding compliance, inappropriate coding, denials, and billable services,
- Interacts with clinic staff regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures, and regulations; obtain clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.
- Interacts with appropriate staff to review and/or implement codes and to update charge documents.
- Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records.
- Attends coding conferences, workshops, and/or in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
C-Cert Bill and Code Spec
C-Heartsaver
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.