Certified Coder

DaMar Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 codes for billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Coding Manager and requires knowledge of outpatient neurosurgery coding.

Minimum qualifications include CCS, CPC, RHIT, CMC, or CCA credentials, plus 2 years in outpatient neurosurgery and E/M coding.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years outpatient Neurosurgery (Required)
• 2 Years outpatient E/M coding experience required
• Six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• Ability to code Neurology for physicians
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• EPIC Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4 and modifiers.
• Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.
• Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Adheres to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Communicates with providers, leadership and clinical staff; Query and provide guidance on documentation/coding
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Neurosurgery coding

Outpatient E/M coding

Neurology coding

Communication skills

EPIC experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in medical area

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Submitting a candidate to this position is acknowledgement that the candidate 1) will follow all client policies and procedures, 2) will adhere to the terms of the MSA and 3) has all the requirements and specialty experience that the position requires. Refer to client Fees and Procedure Statement for additional information

Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM & CPT4 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Typically reports to Coding Manager

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in medical area, preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
• Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT), or
• Certified Medical Coder (CMC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Two (2) years outpatient Neurosurgery ( Required), Required 2 Years outpatient E/M coding experience required, six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• bility to code Neurology for physicians
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• EPIC Experience Preferred

Principal Accountabilities

• ssigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4 and modifiers.
• Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.
• Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• bides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• bility to communicate with providers, leadership and clinical staff; Query and provide guidance on documentation/coding
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.