Medical Coder: ICD-10/CPT Specialist for Hospitals

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Abstraction Specialist to review medical data, determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract information for statistical requests. You will enter data into the system and help manage the unbilled coding report to support timely cash flow.

The role requires 1 year of hospital coding experience and relevant certifications (RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC preferred). Strong data entry, teamwork, and adherence to guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; coding courses in anatomy and medical terminology completed.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CPC-A certifications preferred.
• 1 year hospital/physician coding experience required; mid-level facilities experience preferred.
• Experience coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Strong data entry skills and computer proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical information to assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstract data elements and enter coded information into designated systems.
• Support unbilled coding reports and cash flow analysis.
• Keep up with ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes and training.

Skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School/GED

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A Apprentice

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Abstraction Specialist to review medical data, determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract information for statistical requests. You will enter data into the system and help manage the unbilled coding report to support timely cash flow.

The role requires 1 year of hospital coding experience and relevant certifications (RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC preferred). Strong data entry, teamwork, and adherence to guidelines are essential.