Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Emergency Coding Specialist Abstracts all emergency procedures utilizing the International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM) system and the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT-4)/HCPCS guidelines for code assignments. Determines and enters charges for ER facility procedures and ER visit levels. Responsibilities Coding and Documentation Reviews medical record documentation to validate procedure charge indicated by nursing staff and accurately enters charges for procedure selected on chart ticket. Accurately assigns appropriate procedure codes to emergency room patient records using ICD-9-CM system and CPT-4/HCPCS coding guidelines. Using 3M system, abstracts data elements related to procedures performed in the emergency department. Determines the appropriate sequencing of procedures. Accurately and completely appends modifiers to CPT/HCPCS codes as required. Accurately and completely posts charges for Drug Administration services (injections and...