Medical Coding Specialist

Emerus is the leader in small‑format hospitals, partnering with health systems such as 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, fully accredited hospitals provide highly individualized, compassionate care to every patient, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances. We foster a teamwork‑focused work environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures equal access to development and opportunity for all healthcare professionals.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to review medical‑record documentation, select and sequence the appropriate ICD‑10‑CM diagnosis codes, verify correct CPT‑4/HCPCS procedure codes, and capture charges for laboratory, radiology, supplies, and medical procedures across Emergency Facilities, Inpatient, Observation, and Ancillary services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply HCPCS and facility‑level Evaluation & Management codes for billing.
• Abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from health records using the appropriate classification systems.
• Attend staff meetings or other company‑sponsored/mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work off‑hours and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• RHIA or RHIT certification with 3+ years of experience (required).
• 3+ years experience coding using ICD‑10‑CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes (required).
• CPC, CPC‑H, CIC, COS, CCS, or other coding certification (preferred).
• Fluency in English – written and oral communication (required).

Qualifications

• 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook) (required).
• Proficiency with patient accounting systems (preferred).
• Experience with Stockell InsightCS, EPIC Community Connect, Cerner, and/or PICIS EMR (preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of 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.

Skills

• Accurate selection and sequencing of ICD‑10‑CM diagnosis codes.
• Verification of CPT‑4/HCPCS procedure codes and charge capture for laboratory, radiology, supplies, and procedures.
• Ability to abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from diverse health‑record types.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to coding standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.