Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Responsible for gathering inpatient and outpatient professional procedure charge information, coding, entering into practice management system in order to complete the claims billing process. Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 Diagnosis, and Current Procedural Terminology codes for provider generated documentation. In addition to the practice management system the specialist will be expected to utilize the organizational abstracting software..
Required Skills:
Microsoft Office, Computer Keyboarding
Required Education:
Coding Classes, Anatomy and Physiology Class, Medical Terminology Class
Preferred Education:
Ongoing Coding and Audit Educational Classes/CEUs
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPC, CCSP, CPMA through AAPC and /or CCS-P, CCS, RHIT or RHIA through AHIMA, within two(2) years of hire date.
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CPC, CCSP, CPMA through AAPC and /or CCS-P, CCS, RHIT or RHIA through AHIMA
Required Experience:
1-3 years experience using outpatient facility EMR and practice management systems, specifically in the role of billing and/or coding
Preferred Experience:
3 or more years of extensive physician office coding