Medical Coding Specialist | ER/Facilities

Emerus is a leader in small-format hospitals partnering with respected health systems to provide patient-centered care. The Medical Coding Specialist role involves reviewing medical record documentation to select and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, verify CPT-4/HCPCS procedure codes, and capture charges for laboratory, radiology, supplies, and medical procedures for Emergency Facilities, Inpatient, Observation, and Ancillary services.

Responsibilities include reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to apply ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 including IV infusion and injection codes, HCPCS, and facility-level Evaluation & Management codes. The specialist abstracts and codes diagnoses and procedures using appropriate classification systems. The role may require attending staff meetings, additional duties as assigned, and working off hours or overtime.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CPC, CPC-H, CIC, COS, CCS or other coding certifications preferred; RHIA or RHIT with 3+ years experience required
• Minimum 3 years coding experience with ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes
• Preferred experience coding emergency or hospital ancillary services
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy, medical terminology, coding systems, and procedures preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with patient accounting systems such as Stockell InsightCS, EPIC Community Connect, Cerner, or PICIS EMR is preferred
• Knowledge of IV Infusion and Injection codes and HIPAA guidelines required
• ICD 10 training/education
• Fluency in English (written and oral)