Hospital Coding Specialist II - ED/OBS/SDC

wvumedicine; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Hospital Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers for outpatient encounters, including ED, observations, and same-day care. You will review documentation, ensure timely coding, and collaborate with physicians to obtain necessary information.

The role requires two years of hospital coding experience, relevant certification (AHIMA/AAPC), and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Education and/or certification requirements for medical coding roles include AHIMA or AAPC credentials and a high school diploma.
• Two years hospital coding experience required.
• Graduate of HIT or equivalent program or Medical Coding Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical record documentation to identify diagnosis and procedures and assigns ICD-10, CPT, or modifiers.
• Assigns hospital codes to patient classes such as ED, OBS, SDC.
• Ensures quality, timely coding, charging, and abstraction of accounts for assigned areas.
• Maintains coding knowledge through in-services, seminars, and updates to coding manuals.
• Ensures accuracy and timely data for clean billing.
• Contacts physicians or others to obtain information needed to code accurately and facilitates billing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Prioritization

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Organization

Communication (written and verbal)

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

HIT program or Medical Coding Certification Program

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Hospital Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers for outpatient encounters, including ED, observations, and same-day care. You will review documentation, ensure timely coding, and collaborate with physicians to obtain necessary information.

The role requires two years of hospital coding experience, relevant certification (AHIMA/AAPC), and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.