Certified Inpatient Medical Coder

Highmark Health; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Record Abstractor to perform thorough record review and ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract data elements and enter coded information to support statistical reporting and hospital operations.

The role requires hospital coding experience, knowledge of anatomy/physiology/medical terminology, and CCS or CIC certification. You will stay updated with ICD guideline changes and collaborate with the health-care team.

Qualifications

• High School / GED required.
• 1 year hospital coding experience.
• Coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology completed.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work with health care team.
• Must stay updated on ICD guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters data into designated system.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow related to unbilled coding.
• Keeps informed of ICD guideline updates and implements changes in daily work.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

ICD coding knowledge

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School / GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CIC

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Medical Record Abstractor to perform thorough record review and ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract data elements and enter coded information to support statistical reporting and hospital operations.

The role requires hospital coding experience, knowledge of anatomy/physiology/medical terminology, and CCS or CIC certification. You will stay updated with ICD guideline changes and collaborate with the health-care team.