PFS Coder

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Work Shift: (Monday - Friday) 8am-4:30p. Flexible with hours.

Summary of the Job:  Ensures coding accuracy for appropriate billing of claims and reporting.  Primarily responsible for ensuring the charge capture processes are clearly defined and optimized so that the codes that are billed accurately on claims. Collaborate with the HIM implementation team, PFS partners and applicable clinical areas to support accurate and timely charge capture.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years coding experience
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or completion of Registered Health Information Technician program; or completion of AHIMA or other independent study coding program; or a combination of education, certification and experience
• Understanding of revenue cycle processes, requirements and best practices preferred
• Preferred professional certification – CPC, CCS, CCSP, COC or CRC
• Considered professional certification with related experience - CCA
• Considered specialty certification with advanced experience – CCC, CCVTC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CHONC, COSC or CPEDC
• Knowledge of ICD10CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II and III, APC, APG, modifiers, revenue codes, CCI edits
• Analytical background with ability to translate technical information and findings to others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Use Microsoft Office in performance of duties and responsibilities

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 10 pounds is required.  

Physical Effort required:         Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) -

Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, climbing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.