Medical Coding Specialist: ICD-10/CPT Expert

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and support accurate data abstraction. The role focuses on timely coding, data integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

The candidate should have AHIMA credentials, coding coursework, and hospital coding experience. This full-time position requires attention to detail and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Must have completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Experience in hospital or physician coding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work with a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements for statistical requests and enters data into systems.
• Manages unbilled coding processes to optimize cash flow.
• Keeps up with ICD-10-CM/CPT updates via training and resources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

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 Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and support accurate data abstraction. The role focuses on timely coding, data integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

The candidate should have AHIMA credentials, coding coursework, and hospital coding experience. This full-time position requires attention to detail and collaboration with the health care team.