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 capture charges for laboratory, radiology, supplies, and medical procedures across 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 codes, 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
Requirements & Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPC, CPC-H, CIC, COS, CCS, or other coding certification preferred, or RHIA/RHIT certification with 3+ years of experience required
- 3+ years of experience coding using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes required
- Experience coding emergency or hospital ancillary services preferred
- Knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy, medical terminology, coding systems, techniques, and procedures preferred
- Proficiency with 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 HIPAA guidelines and regulations required
- ICD-10 training/education
- Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills
Location
Houston, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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