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Medical Coding Specialist – ER, Facilities
Location
United States
Posted
56 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Medical Coding Specialist – ER, Facilities
Emerus Holdings, Inc.
• 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 • Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required • Perform additional duties as assigned • Ability to work off hours and overtime
Job Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Work equipment provided
- Quarterly bonus
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- 401K matching up to 4%
- PTO plan
- tuition reimbursement
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