CHRISTUS Health
Specialty Coder Senior - Neurosurgery
CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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Description Summary: Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership, this role focuses coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. The Specialty Coder maintains current and high-quality ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS and/or CPT coding for Inpatient and/or Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences. They review clinical documentation and diagnostic results, achieving a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Data is abstracted into all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines. The coder collaborates with CHRISTUS Health departments—including HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists—to support accurate billing and reduce denials. They also assist in other departmental areas as requested by leadership and report directly to the Regional Coding Manager, with additional oversight from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, generating the appropriate MS/APR DRG.
Abstracts required information from source documentation, entering it into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
Works from the assigned coding queue, completing and re‑assigning accounts correctly.
Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made in a timely manner.
Maintains an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health productivity standard per chart type.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
Identifies and reports all hospital‑acquired conditions (HAC).
Queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Works independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision.
Participates in internal and external audit discussions.
Performs all other work duties as assigned by the Manager.
Education / Skills Job Requirements:
High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Completion of an Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics, Health Information Management, or an AHIMA‑approved Coding Certificate Program is preferred.
Experience
1–3 years of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
None required.
Work Schedule 5 Days – 8 Hours
Work Type Full Time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area $18.00‑$19.28 2 weeks ago
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Specialty Coder Senior - Neurosurgery
role at
CHRISTUS Health
Description Summary: Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership, this role focuses coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. The Specialty Coder maintains current and high-quality ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS and/or CPT coding for Inpatient and/or Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences. They review clinical documentation and diagnostic results, achieving a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Data is abstracted into all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines. The coder collaborates with CHRISTUS Health departments—including HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists—to support accurate billing and reduce denials. They also assist in other departmental areas as requested by leadership and report directly to the Regional Coding Manager, with additional oversight from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, generating the appropriate MS/APR DRG.
Abstracts required information from source documentation, entering it into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
Works from the assigned coding queue, completing and re‑assigning accounts correctly.
Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made in a timely manner.
Maintains an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health productivity standard per chart type.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
Identifies and reports all hospital‑acquired conditions (HAC).
Queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Works independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision.
Participates in internal and external audit discussions.
Performs all other work duties as assigned by the Manager.
Education / Skills Job Requirements:
High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Completion of an Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics, Health Information Management, or an AHIMA‑approved Coding Certificate Program is preferred.
Experience
1–3 years of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
None required.
Work Schedule 5 Days – 8 Hours
Work Type Full Time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area $18.00‑$19.28 2 weeks ago
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