Coder - Inpatient (CCS/CIC REQUIRED), Remote, Sign on Bonus Eligible

Allegheny Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 32,690 - 51,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified candidate for a coding position responsible for thorough medical record review and ICD coding. This role includes interpreting diagnoses and procedures and ensuring efficient management of medical information.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, one year of hospital coding experience, and relevant certification (CCS or CIC). The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and is vital for maintaining effective healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year in hospital coding.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In-Patient Professional Coder (CIC) required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes.
• Abstracts data for statistical requests from the hospital and medical staff.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information.

Skills

Medical coding

Data entry

Medical terminology

ICD coding systems

Education

High School / GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus with a 2‑year commitment*.

This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%)
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc., and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%)
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%)
• Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School / GED
• 1 year in Hospital coding
• Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In‑patient Professional Coder (CIC) REQUIRED
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Strong data entry skills
• Understanding of computer applications
• Ability to work with members of the health care team

Preferred

• Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field

Pay Range

Minimum: $23.73

Maximum: $37.14

Equal Employment Opportunity

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.