About this opportunity
Emerus lists this Medical Coding Specialist opportunity in research forest, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.
Position Overview
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.
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
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required
CPC, CPC-H, CIC, COS or CCS, or other coding certification, preferred, OR RHIA or RHIT certification with 3+ years of experience, 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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Who can apply
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