Medical Coder - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Highmark Health; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to review and code medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems. The role includes accurate data abstraction and entry into our designated system to support hospital statistics and cash flow.

The candidate will stay current with ICD-10-CM/CPT changes, participate in training, and collaborate with health-care teams to ensure compliant coding practices and timely processing.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Successful completion of 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.
• An understanding of computer applications.
• Ability to work with members of the 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 for statistical requests and enters data into the system.
• Manages unbilled coding report to aid cash flow.
• Keeps up with ICD-10 CM/CPT updates and applies them.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Computer applications

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

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

High School diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to review and code medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems. The role includes accurate data abstraction and entry into our designated system to support hospital statistics and cash flow.

The candidate will stay current with ICD-10-CM/CPT changes, participate in training, and collaborate with health-care teams to ensure compliant coding practices and timely processing.