NeuroSurgery Coder

Must-Haves:

1. Must have CPC certification

2. Must have a minimum of 2yrs Neuro Surgery coding experience

3. Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology required

4. Must live in one of the authorized states: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina

Nice-To-Haves:

1. Certified in NeuroSurgery - CGSC (Certified General Surgery Coder)

2. Ability to communicate well with individuals of all levels

Job Description:

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
• Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT), or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or
• Certified Medical Coder (CMC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Two (2) years outpatient coding experience required, additional (2) Neuro Surgery coding experience
• 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.
• Collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities:
• 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.