CODING SPECIALIST III PSYCH - MEDICAL RECORDS

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a professional coder responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes. Applicants should have at least 1 year of coding experience along with a high school diploma or GED. Ideal candidates will possess certifications from AHIMA or AAPC and demonstrate strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines. This role requires excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional coding experience.
• Attend continuing education for coding compliance.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results for coding accuracy.
• Interact with staff, physicians, and other revenue cycle members.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes accurately.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Time management

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Job description

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.