ICD Coding Specialist & Medical Abstractor

Highmark Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a hospital coder to review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract data elements and enter information into the hospital's system while supporting cash flow through accurate unbilled coding reporting.

The role requires one year of hospital coding experience, plus CCS or CIC certification, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance. This is an on-site position in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; one year hospital coding experience.
• Completion of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology courses.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract data elements and enter into designated system.
• Manage unbilled coding reports and cash flow.
• Stay updated on ICD guideline changes through training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD coding

Data entry

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

CCS certification

CIC certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a hospital coder to review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract data elements and enter information into the hospital's system while supporting cash flow through accurate unbilled coding reporting.

The role requires one year of hospital coding experience, plus CCS or CIC certification, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance. This is an on-site position in a healthcare setting.