ICD Coding Specialist - Hospital Data Abstraction

Highmark Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform comprehensive medical record review and abstract data for ICD-10 coding. The role focuses on accurate diagnoses and procedures coding to support hospital statistics, billing and cash flow.

The candidate will stay updated on ICD changes, work with clinical teams, and handle additional duties as assigned. This role requires HIPAA compliance and strong data entry skills.

Qualifications

• High School / GED required.
• 1 year in Hospital coding experience.
• Completion of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology coding courses.
• HIPAA compliance understanding and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with health-care team members.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements and enters information into the designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.
• Keeps current with ICD guideline updates through training and reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the role.

Skills

ICD coding

Data entry

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC)

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform comprehensive medical record review and abstract data for ICD-10 coding. The role focuses on accurate diagnoses and procedures coding to support hospital statistics, billing and cash flow.

The candidate will stay updated on ICD changes, work with clinical teams, and handle additional duties as assigned. This role requires HIPAA compliance and strong data entry skills.