Medical Coder: ICD/ICD-10 Specialist (CCS/CIC)

Highmark Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Hospital Coder to perform thorough medical record review and accurate ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will abstract data, enter it into the designated system, and monitor unbilled coding reports to support cash flow. The role requires coding coursework, 1 year hospital coding experience, and CCS or CIC certification.

Qualifications

• High School / GED is required.
• 1 year of hospital coding experience is required.
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC) required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work with health care team.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters coded information into designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding report to aid cash flow.
• Keeps updated with ICD guideline changes via training and resources and applies updates daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD coding knowledge

Medical terminology

Data entry

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance understanding

Education

High School / GED

1 year hospital coding

Coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

CCS or CIC certification

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Hospital Coder to perform thorough medical record review and accurate ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will abstract data, enter it into the designated system, and monitor unbilled coding reports to support cash flow. The role requires coding coursework, 1 year hospital coding experience, and CCS or CIC certification.