Medical Coder & Data Abstraction Specialist

Highmark Health; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled clinical coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. The role focuses on accurate coding to support hospital reporting and cash flow.

Responsibilities include interpreting physician plans, updating coding practices with new guidelines, and collaborating with care teams to ensure compliant documentation. Prior coding experience in hospital or clinic settings is required.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding experience.
• 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics.
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Medical Terminology.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Understanding of computer applications.
• Ability to work with health care team.
• Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CPC-A.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into the designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding related cash flow and reports.
• Keeps updated with ICD-10-CM/CPT changes and implements updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A Certification

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled clinical coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. The role focuses on accurate coding to support hospital reporting and cash flow.

Responsibilities include interpreting physician plans, updating coding practices with new guidelines, and collaborating with care teams to ensure compliant documentation. Prior coding experience in hospital or clinic settings is required.