Medical Coding Specialist

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