ICD Coding Specialist – Healthcare Data & Revenue

Highmark Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a medical records coder to review and abstract medical data, applying ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures to support accurate billing and reporting. You will enter coded data, monitor unbilled coding reports, and stay current with ICD guidelines through training and clinics.

This role requires a High School/GED, 1 year hospital coding experience, completion of anatomy/physiology and medical terminology courses, and CCS or CIC certification.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with 1 year hospital coding experience.
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• CCS or CIC certification preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work with health care team.
• Proficiency with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters all coded information into designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding report to support cash flow.
• Keeps informed of ICD guideline changes via training and clinics and implements updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer applications

Education

High School / GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Completion of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology courses

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CIC

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a medical records coder to review and abstract medical data, applying ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures to support accurate billing and reporting. You will enter coded data, monitor unbilled coding reports, and stay current with ICD guidelines through training and clinics.

This role requires a High School/GED, 1 year hospital coding experience, completion of anatomy/physiology and medical terminology courses, and CCS or CIC certification.