Inpatient Medical Coder — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Allegheny Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 32,690 - 51,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified candidate for a coding position responsible for thorough medical record review and ICD coding. This role includes interpreting diagnoses and procedures and ensuring efficient management of medical information.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, one year of hospital coding experience, and relevant certification (CCS or CIC). The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and is vital for maintaining effective healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year in hospital coding.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In-Patient Professional Coder (CIC) required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes.
• Abstracts data for statistical requests from the hospital and medical staff.
• Ensures efficient management of medical information.

Skills

Medical coding

Data entry

Medical terminology

ICD coding systems

Education

High School / GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified candidate for a coding position responsible for thorough medical record review and ICD coding. This role includes interpreting diagnoses and procedures and ensuring efficient management of medical information.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, one year of hospital coding experience, and relevant certification (CCS or CIC). The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and is vital for maintaining effective healthcare operations.