Medical Coding Specialist: ICD-10/CPT Expert

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Coder to perform thorough medical record review, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. This role supports cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and staying current with coding updates.

The position requires high school education plus coding coursework, 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience, and familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines. RHIT/RHIA or CPC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year hospital and/or physician coding experience.
• 1 year coding in mid-level facilities or clinics.
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Computer applications proficiency.
• Ability to work with healthcare team.
• Credential options: RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CPC-A Apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes from medical records and physician notes.
• Abstract data elements for statistical requests and enter into designated system.
• Support cash flow by managing unbilled coding report.
• Stay updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes through training and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry

Computer applications

Team coordination

Education

High School/GED

Anatomy, physiology & medical terminology courses

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 Coder to perform thorough medical record review, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. This role supports cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and staying current with coding updates.

The position requires high school education plus coding coursework, 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience, and familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines. RHIT/RHIA or CPC credentials are preferred.