Medical Coding Specialist: ICD-10/CPT & Data Abstraction

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform detailed record reviews and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. This role supports revenue cycle by ensuring accurate coding and timely submission.

The ideal candidate will have coding coursework, at least one year in hospital or physician coding, familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines, and strong data entry skills in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and coding coursework 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
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CPC-A certifications

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information and assigns ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters data into designated systems.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.
• Keeps updated with ICD-10-CM/CPT changes via training and clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Data entry

Team collaboration

Computer applications

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

High School/GED

Tools

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform detailed record reviews and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. This role supports revenue cycle by ensuring accurate coding and timely submission.

The ideal candidate will have coding coursework, at least one year in hospital or physician coding, familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines, and strong data entry skills in a collaborative healthcare setting.