Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, we\'re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary
Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Typically reports to Coding Manager

Must reside in one of the following states: Texas, Florida,Georgia,Louisiana,Nebraska,Oklahoma,Tennessee and South Carolina.

Highly Preferred: Cardiology coding experience and/or CCC certification

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in medical area, preferred

Licenses/Certifications: One of the following licenses is required:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

• Two (2) years outpatient coding experience required, six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• Ability to code multi-specialties for physicians including E&M Levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "Advancing health. Personalizing care" through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4, E&M Levels and modifiers.
• Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.
• Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

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