Coder - Outpatient

DaMar Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a medical records coder/abstractor to review and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on physician notes and treatment plans. You will enter coded data into the designated system and help reduce unbilled days, supporting cash flow and accurate reporting.

The role requires familiarity with coding guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work with health-care teams. Minimum qualifications include RHIT/RHIA or CCS-P/CPC/COC certifications, and relevant coding

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and completed coding courses.
• Certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CPC-A preferred.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/ CPT coding guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to work with health-care team and data-entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements to respond to statistical requests and inputs data into systems.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.
• Keeps updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes via training and resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School / GED

Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology courses

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Preferred: Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Job Title

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 – Apprentice

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

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.

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