Medical Coding Specialist (ER/Facilities)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas seeks a Coding Specialist to ensure accurate coding of medical records. The role involves reviewing documentation to apply ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, requiring certifications and extensive coding experience. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and proficiency in medical terminology and relevant software systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding experience using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and IV Infusion and Injection coding preferred.
• Fluency in English; written and oral communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
• Abstract diagnoses and procedures from health records using classification systems.
• Attend staff meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Medical Terminology

Coding Systems

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPC, CPC-H, CIC, COS or CCS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Stockell InsightCS

EPIC Community Connect

Cerner

PICIS EMR

Job description

The purpose of this position is to review medical records documentation to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, verify the correct CPT-4/HCPCS procedure codes are attached and to capture charges for laboratory, radiology, supplies and medical procedures within the following types of records: Emergency Facilities, Inpatient, Observation and Ancillary services.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• CPC, CPC-H, CIC, COS or CCS, or other coding certification required
• 3+ years experience coding using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT codes, required
• Experience coding emergency or hospital ancillary services, preferred
• Expertise in pathophysiology, anatomy, medical terminology, coding systems, techniques and procedures, preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), required
• Proficiency with patient accounting systems, preferred
• Experience using Stockell InsightCS patient accounting system, EPIC Community Connect, Cerner and/or PICIS EMR, preferred
• Experience and knowledge calculating and applying IV Infusion and Injection codes, preferred
• Knowledge of all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and regulations, required
• ICD 10 Training/Education
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
  
  

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Essential Job Functions

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 to include IV infusion and injection codes
• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply HCPCS and facility level Evaluation & Management codes for billing
• Abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from health records by using appropriate classification systems
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Ability to work off hours and overtime