Medical Coding Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; written and oral communication.