Description US:NV:Carson City Health Information Management
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Remote About Carson Tahoe Health CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary As an intermediate level clinical coding specialist, assigns compliant, complete, and accurate APC's, ICD diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, E/M facility and Professional level codes, and modifiers. Primary patient types to include, hospital outpatient services, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery, Observation, and other outpatient and Professional clinics or services. Works collaboratively with other members of the health information management team to complete all essential responsibilities in a timely fashion to meet the quality, utilization, and financial needs of the organization. Ensures complete and accurate abstraction of the medical record data, and maximum reimbursement.
Qualifications Required
• Active; Minimum of one of the following credentials:
o AHIMA RHIA or AHIMA RHIT or AHIMA CCS or CCS-P or AAPC CASCC or AAPC CGSC or AAPC COC or AAPC CPC or AAPC CIRCC or AAPC CANPC or AAPC CCVTC or AAPC CCC.
Preferred
o Any additional AAPC Specialty credential above minimum requirement
o Two years of previous coding experience or one year as a CTH clinical coder 1.
• Active AHIMA membership
• Active AAPC membership
• Associate's degree in health information technology from an accredited program.
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada - Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
Our Benefits - No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription