Medical Coding Specialist - ICD-10/CPT Expert

Highmark Health; Minneota (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to review and abstract clinical data, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and support revenue cycle by ensuring accurate coding for diagnoses and procedures. The role requires hospital/physician coding experience and knowledge of medical terminology, with RHIT/RHIA or CPC credentials preferred.

Join a dedicated health system team focused on accurate data, coding accuracy, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and 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.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A certifications

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%)
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%)
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%)
• Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

Education

High School/GED

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 review and abstract clinical data, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and support revenue cycle by ensuring accurate coding for diagnoses and procedures. The role requires hospital/physician coding experience and knowledge of medical terminology, with RHIT/RHIA or CPC credentials preferred.

Join a dedicated health system team focused on accurate data, coding accuracy, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.