Medical Coder & Data Abstraction Specialist

Highmark Health; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Coder to review medical records, determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for reporting. You will input coded information into designated systems and help manage unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.

Role requires 1 year of hospital/physician coding, strong medical terminology, and the ability to collaborate with the health care team while staying current with coding updates and guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year hospital/physician coding experience.
• 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics.
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Understanding of computer applications.
• Ability to work with health care team.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A certifications (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to assign ICD-10-CM/ CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into the system.
• Manages unbilled coding report to aid cash flow.
• Keeps updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes via training and clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Ability to work with health care team

Understanding of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology coding courses

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

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Coder to review medical records, determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for reporting. You will input coded information into designated systems and help manage unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.

Role requires 1 year of hospital/physician coding, strong medical terminology, and the ability to collaborate with the health care team while staying current with coding updates and guidelines.