Hospital Medical Coder – ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Highmark Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical reporting. The role emphasizes accurate coding, timely entry into the system, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure proper reimbursement and proper documentation, while staying current with coding updates and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and coding coursework in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year hospital and/or physician coding experience.
• 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics.
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work with health care team and understand coding certifications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD-10 CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into the system.
• Manages medical information and cash flow related to unbilled coding reports.
• Keeps up to date with ICD-10 CM/CPT guideline changes and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Computer applications

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A Apprentice

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical reporting. The role emphasizes accurate coding, timely entry into the system, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure proper reimbursement and proper documentation, while staying current with coding updates and training requirements.