Medical Coder: ICD-10/CPT Expert in Hospital Coding

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform thorough medical record reviews and abstract data using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. The role supports accurate diagnoses, procedures, and timely submission to reduce unbilled days.

Responsibilities include coding, data abstraction, and staying current with coding guidelines; requires high school diploma, coding coursework, and 1 year of hospital or physician coding experience. Strong data entry and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School/GED
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• 1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding
• 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
• RHIT or RHIA or CPC credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report
• Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending training and reviewing resources and implementing these updates in daily work
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Skills

Data entry

Computer applications

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform thorough medical record reviews and abstract data using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. The role supports accurate diagnoses, procedures, and timely submission to reduce unbilled days.

Responsibilities include coding, data abstraction, and staying current with coding guidelines; requires high school diploma, coding coursework, and 1 year of hospital or physician coding experience. Strong data entry and computer skills are essential.