ICD Coding & Medical Records Reviewer

Brand Allegheny Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Record Reviewer to perform thorough medical record reviews, abstract data, assign ICD codes, and help reduce accounts receivable days while maintaining 92-95% quality.

The role requires 5 years of hospital coding experience (including trauma coding), a CCS or CIC certification, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong data entry skills. High School/GED required; an Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED; 5 years hospital coding; 1 year trauma coding.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiar with medical terminology and data entry.
• Ability to work with health care team and computer applications.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Health Information Management.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into designated system.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow related to unbilled coding reports.
• Keeps informed of ICD guideline changes and applies updates in daily work.
• Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to others.
• Engages in process improvement with coding team and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry skills

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

CCS or CIC certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Record Reviewer to perform thorough medical record reviews, abstract data, assign ICD codes, and help reduce accounts receivable days while maintaining 92-95% quality.

The role requires 5 years of hospital coding experience (including trauma coding), a CCS or CIC certification, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong data entry skills. High School/GED required; an Associate degree preferred.