ICD-10/CPT Medical Coder – Hospital Coding Specialist

Highmark Health; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. You will enter coded information into the hospital system and assist in managing unbilled coding reports to optimize cash flow.

The role requires coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, with 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience and familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines. HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology completed.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A certification options listed in requirements.
• 1 year hospital/physician coding experience; coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical information to assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstract data elements and enter into designated system.
• Manage unbilled coding reports and cash flow implications.
• Stay updated with ICD-10-CM/CPT changes through training and resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry

Team collaboration

Computer applications

Medical Terminology

Education

High School/GED

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A Apprentice

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. You will enter coded information into the hospital system and assist in managing unbilled coding reports to optimize cash flow.

The role requires coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, with 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience and familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines. HIPAA compliance is essential.