Specialty Coder Senior - Spine in Tyler

About the position The Specialty Coder Senior position at CHRISTUS Health is a remote role focused on coding for high dollar or specialty account types within the Inpatient and Outpatient settings. The coder is responsible for maintaining high-quality coding standards, ensuring accuracy in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding, and collaborating with various departments to support accurate billing and reduce denials. The role requires a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better and involves abstracting data into electronic medical record systems. Responsibilities • Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. , • Abstract required information from source documentation into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system. , • Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions. , • Work from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly. , • Manage accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made in a timely manner. , • Meet or exceed an accuracy rate of 95%. , • Meet or exceed the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type. , • Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). , • Assist in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors. , • Identify and appropriately report all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC). , • Expertly query providers for missing or unclear documentation, collaborating with HIM and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists. , • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. , • Work independently in a remote setting with little supervision. , • Participate in both internal and external audit discussions. , • Perform all other work duties as assigned by the Manager. Requirements • 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. , • 1 - 3 years of experience preferred. Nice-to-haves Benefits Apply tot his job