Coding specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

The purpose of this position is to 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• ICD 10 Training / Education
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

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