Coder - Outpatient

Highmark Health; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,265 - 47,375; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Coder - Outpatient to perform thorough medical record reviews and abstract data for ICD-10-CM/CPT coding. You will contribute to reducing unbilled days and support cash flow.

The role requires experience in hospital/physician coding, familiarity with HIPAA, and knowledge of medical terminology. Training and certifications are preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Reviews and interprets medical information and assigns ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters coded information into systems.
• Keeps informed of ICD-10-CM/CPT updates by training and reviewing resources.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical information to determine correct ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstract data elements for statistical requests and enter into systems.
• Ensure efficient cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports.
• Stay updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT changes and apply them in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

Medical Terminology

Data entry

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A certifications

Job description

Coder - OutpatientSkip to main contentThank you for your interest in employment at a Highmark Health company. Highmark Health uses an online application process. If you participate in the online application process through this Workday site, your personal information will be collected, including but not limited to data such as your resume and resume content, education, contact information, address, city, postal code, country, phone number, email address, IP address, as well as any other personal information you choose to provide. As part of the online application process, we will provide details such as how we will use the data that we collect and where such information is processed. We will also ask for your consent to use the data for purposes contained in the Highmark Health Data Protection Statement and the GDPR Data Protection Consent for Job Applicants, and for all other permissible purposes.# CareersCoder - Outpatient page is loaded## Coder - OutpatientApplyremote type: Remotelocations: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania: MD, Working at Home - Maryland: WA, Working at Home - Washington: NC, Working at Home - N Carolina: LA, Working at Home - Louisianatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J285031## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****GENERAL OVERVIEW:**This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT 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-10 CM/CPT 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-10 CM/CPT 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* Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology* 1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding* 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics* 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms* Medical Terminology* Strong data entry skills* An understanding of computer applications* Ability to work with members of the health care team* Any of the following: + Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) + Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA) + Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) + Certified Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) + CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - ApprenticePreferred* Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement****: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.***Pay Range Minimum:**$21.97**Pay Range Maximum:**$34.39*Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.*