CODING SPECIALIST III ED - MEDICAL RECORDS

East Alabama Health; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization is seeking a Coding Specialist III to perform thorough coding tasks on clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and at least one year of coding experience. Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential. This full-time role is entry-level and focused on providing quality health care in the United States Virgin Islands.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more professional coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results for coding.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.
• Interact with hospital staff and physicians.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong Microsoft Office knowledge

Critical thinking skills

Time management skills

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Job description

Coding Specialist III ED - Medical Records

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Position Summary

• At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
• This position is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to extract data and appropriately apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Interacts as needed with internal customers to include but not limited to hospital staff, physicians and their offices, and other revenue cycle team members.

Position Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• 1 year or more professional coding experience
• Required Registration/License/Certification: Certification from AHIMA or AAPC
• Preferred Education: N/A
• Preferred Experience: Pro-fee and facility coding experience
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification: N/A
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, etc., for coding compliance and maintenance of CEUs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills.
• Must possess working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic.
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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