Emerus Holdings, Inc.
Medical Coding Specialist (ER/Facilities)
Emerus Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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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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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