ICD Coding Specialist - Medical Records & Data Abstraction

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Records Abstractor responsible for reviewing and coding medical information to assign accurate ICD codes and maintain data quality across patient records.

The role supports hospital processes by abstracting data for statistics, ensuring timely entry into the patient information systems and staying current with ICD guideline updates through ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience performing hospital coding and data abstraction.
• Ability to use computer systems for data entry and record keeping.
• Understanding of coding guidelines and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements for statistical requests and enters information into the designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to assist cash flow.
• Keeps informed of ICD guideline changes through training and resources and applies updates in daily work.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Strong data entry skills

An understanding of computer systems

Ability to work with health care team

Education

High School / GED

1 year in Hospital coding

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Records Abstractor responsible for reviewing and coding medical information to assign accurate ICD codes and maintain data quality across patient records.

The role supports hospital processes by abstracting data for statistics, ensuring timely entry into the patient information systems and staying current with ICD guideline updates through ongoing training.