Oct 28, 2026

New Mexico Licensed CCS Coder

Job Description

To support healthcare operations, the full-time Remote IP Facility CCS Coder will code inpatient and outpatient hospital records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining high accuracy in coding practices. Key responsibilities Reviews and assigns appropriate codes to medical records, including CPT, ICD, and MS-DRG, for reimbursement and compliance Abstracts essential data for quality improvement and communicates issues to the Clinical Coding Manager and Supervisor Maintains technical knowledge of coding updates and resolves pre-bill edits and denials for assigned accounts Required qualifications High school diploma or GED required Must possess one of the following coding certifications at hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC, or RHIT/RHIA, with additional coding credential achieved within one year One to three years of coding experience required Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with an encoder and Electronic Medical Records preferred Ability to utilize the internet and electronic resources for research purposes