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Certified Coding Specialist I

AT Cook Children's Health Care System
Cook Children's Health Care System

Certified Coding Specialist I

Remote

Location:

Remote - TX

Department:

UCC Admin

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Requires knowledge of and skill in applying International Classification of Diseases and Procedures (ICD), and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code sets and associated Medicare/Medicaid rules and guidelines. Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for ambulatory surgery, special procedure, observation, emergency department, outpatient ancillary and clinic visit records. Primarily codes a mixture of different types of Evaluation & Management medical records and assists with coding outpatient ancillary clinic, specialty clinic, surgical and emergency room record coding as necessary. Communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with different departments on an as needed basis. Maintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelines.

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Education and Experience:
Required:

  • CCS or CPC Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and the disease process
  • Ability to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and supervision
  • Detail-oriented, organized and flexible with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrates coding skills and critical thinking skills utilizing current policies and procedures

Preferred:

  • RHIA or RHIT (1) year current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 evaluation & management coding
  • Knowledge of health insurance processing
  • Skilled with electronic medical record applications, automated encoders, and other software applications

About Cook Children's:

• ur not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Job ID: Cook_Childrens-JR-109171
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)