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Emerus Holdings, Inc.

Medical Coding Specialist (ER/Facilities)

Emerus Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Medical Coding Specialist (ER/Facilities) 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

Essential Job Functions

Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD‑10‑CM and CPT‑4, including 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 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

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Other

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Houston, TX Salary: $55,000.00-$80,000.00

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