Coder - Outpatient Highmark Health · Los Angeles, CA

QuickCruit; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks an outpatient coder to review medical records, determine ICD-10 CM and CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical and billing needs.

The role emphasizes accurate coding, data entry, and staying current with coding guidelines. At least one year of hospital/physician coding experience is expected. Strong terminology and data-entry skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• At least 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience.
• At least 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics.
• Experience coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 CM and CPT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD-10 CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters data into designated system.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to unbilled coding report.
• Keeps informed of ICD-10 CM/CPT changes by reviewing training materials and implementing updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Data entry

Education

High School/GED

Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology coding courses

Tools

ICD-10 CM

CPT coding

Job description

# Coder - OutpatientHighmark Health · Los Angeles, CATailor My ResumeStart free. No credit card.### About the JobJob Description:### About the roleThis 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.### 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* 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