Medical Coding Specialist: ICD-10/CPT Expert for Data Integrity

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified coder to perform thorough medical record review and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes. You will abstract data for statistical requests and ensure accurate entry into the hospital's information systems.

Ideal candidates have hospital coding experience, strong data entry and terminology knowledge, and the ability to work with a health-care team. A range of certifications is preferred, and the role supports compliance and cash flow objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School/GED, coding courses completed in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year hospital/physician coding experience; 1 year at mid-level facilities or clinics; 1 year coding major surgeries/E/Ms.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-A credentials are preferred.
• Strong data entry, computer application skills, and teamwork with health-care staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to assign ICD-10 CM/CPT codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into designated systems.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to aid cash flow.
• Keeps up to date with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines through training and clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Medical Terminology

An understanding of computer apps

Ability to work with health care team

Education

High School/GED

Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology coding courses

1 year Hospital and/or Physician Coding

1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics

1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified coder to perform thorough medical record review and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes. You will abstract data for statistical requests and ensure accurate entry into the hospital's information systems.

Ideal candidates have hospital coding experience, strong data entry and terminology knowledge, and the ability to work with a health-care team. A range of certifications is preferred, and the role supports compliance and cash flow objectives.