Medical Coding Specialist

The Medical Coding Specialist will code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding conventions. Handles confidential patient medical records and abides by HIPAA. Reviews each medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. This position will be coding for the hospital (CAH) and the Rural Health Clinic. This position can be a remote position. 

Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office. Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, MI, NJ, NM, SC, and TX. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. Applicants must be able to work during normal business hours based in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

For more detailed information, please see full job description as linked on our website www.pagosaspringsmedicalcenter.org. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer.

• Education/Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Four (4) or more years of coding experience in a healthcare facility (RHC, CAH preferred).
• Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: National Coding certification via AAPC or AHIMA, basic computer knowledge with advanced Microsoft knowledge, Cerner or other EMR system experience preferred.
• Compensation Range: $22.42 - $30.76 hourly, based on years of experience.
• Starting Work Bonus: Applicants are eligible for a starting work bonus of 5%! Must be hired into a full time position. Part-time or PRN positions are not eligible.
• Benefits: Benefits include generous PTO and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability and retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Job Type: Full Time