Medical Coding Specialist

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like‑minded health systems that share our mission to provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care.

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 capture charges for laboratory, radiology, supplies and medical procedures within Emergency Facilities, Inpatient, Observation, and Ancillary services.

• 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.
• Apply HCPCS and facility level Evaluation & Management codes for billing.
• Abstract and code diagnoses and procedures from health records using appropriate classification systems.
• Attend staff meetings or other company‑sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work off hours and overtime as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Certified coding professional (CPC, CPC‑H, CIC, COS, or CCS) or RHIA/RHIT certification with 3+ years of experience (preferred or required).
• 3+ years of coding experience 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 in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) (required).
• Proficiency with patient accounting systems (preferred).
• Experience using Stockell InsightCS, EPIC Community Connect, Cerner, and/or PICIS EMR (preferred).
• Experience and knowledge calculating and applying IV infusion and injection codes (preferred).
• Knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines and regulations (required).
• ICD‑10 training or education.
• Position requires fluency in English, including written and oral communication skills.