Review medical records documentation to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, verify the correct CPT-4/HCPCS procedure codes, 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 apply HCPCS and facility-level Evaluation & Management codes for billing.
- Abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from health records using appropriate classification systems.
Other responsibilities
- Attend staff meetings or other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Work off-hours and overtime as needed.
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 with 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 with Stockell InsightCS, EPIC Community Connect, Cerner, and/or PICIS EMR preferred.
- Experience calculating and applying IV infusion and injection codes preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and regulations required.
- ICD-10 training/education required.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, required.
Location
Houston, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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