Medical Records Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Records Coder

The PACE Medical Records Coder is responsible for assigning, revising, and auditing accurate and appropriate ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes for all PACE participant encounters and services. The PACE Medical Records Coder is a resource for PACE’s clinical and administrative staff for accurate and comprehensive coding.

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 180 PACE programs, serving more than 80,700 participants in 33 states.

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise.

What You Bring :

• Current AAPC or AHIMA Certified Professional Coding Certificate required.
• Minimum of two years of coding experience using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes required.
• ICD-10 coding certification required.
• Must maintain current coding certification by complying with annual CEU and examination requirements, per AAPC / AHIMA requirements.
• Competence in using agency information and technology systems.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; gives and receives feedback in a timely open manner; engages collaboratively in conflict resolution processes as needed.
• Flexible and responsive in meeting and exceeding the expectations of all customers, both internal and external.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques, anatomy and physiology, major disease processes, pharmacology, and the metric system to identify clinical findings, to support existing diagnoses or substantiate listing additional diagnoses in the medical record.
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes, to ensure comprehensive capture and report of the full range of services, DME and supplies provided to PACE participants.

What We Offer :

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will be open until filled.