CODING SPECIALIST III NEURO - MEDICAL RECORDS

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Health in Opelika is seeking a skilled coding professional responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately applying coding standards for billing compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, certification from AHIMA or AAPC, and at least one year of professional coding experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring quality patient care and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more professional coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attend continuing education workshops for coding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.
• Interact with hospital staff and other revenue cycle team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.