CODING SPECIALIST III PSYCH - MEDICAL RECORDS

DaMar Staffing; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a professional coder to thoroughly review clinical documentation and diagnostic results, applying ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reporting.

The role involves interacting with hospital staff, physicians, and revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate coding, compliance, and data integrity across internal and external reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, etc., for coding compliance and maintenance of CEUs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reporting.
• Interact with hospital staff, physicians, and other revenue cycle team members as needed.
• Support regulatory compliance, internal/external reporting, and research initiatives.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Tools

Official Coding Guidelines

AHA Coding Clinic

Job description

EAMC MISSION

• 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

• 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

• Minimum Education
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience
  • 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.