Hospital Medical Coder – ICD-10/CPT Expert

Highmark Health; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a medical coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. You will help manage unbilled coding reports and support cash flow.

Stay updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines through training and resources, applying updates in daily work. Must have coding certifications such as RHIT/RHIA/CPC etc., and relevant education. This is a hospital coding role with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• 1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding
• 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms
• Medical Terminology
• Strong data entry skills
• An understanding of computer applications
• Ability to work with members of the health care team
• RHIT
• RHIA
• CCS-P
• CPC
• COC
• CPC-A
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report.
• Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Ability to work with members of the HD

An understanding of computer apps

Education

High School/GED

Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

1 year Hospital and/or Physician Coding

1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics

1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a medical coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. You will help manage unbilled coding reports and support cash flow.

Stay updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines through training and resources, applying updates in daily work. Must have coding certifications such as RHIT/RHIA/CPC etc., and relevant education. This is a hospital coding role with potential for growth.