Medical Coding Specialist — ICD, CCS/CIC

Highmark Health; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a hospital coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data for ICD coding, and support cash flow through accurate unbilled coding reports. The role requires familiarity with HIPAA and established coding guidelines, with responsibilities spanning data entry and collaboration with health-care teams.

Minimum qualifications include CCS or CIC certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 1 year in hospital coding, with preferred associate degree

Qualifications

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters coded information into designated system.
• Keeps informed of ICD guideline changes and implements updates in daily work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes (65%).
• Abstracts data elements for statistical requests (15%).
• Manages unbilled coding report and cash flow (10%).
• Keeps current with ICD guideline updates through training and clinics (5%).
• Performs other duties as assigned (5%).

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Computer applications

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School / GED

CCS

CIC

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a hospital coder to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data for ICD coding, and support cash flow through accurate unbilled coding reports. The role requires familiarity with HIPAA and established coding guidelines, with responsibilities spanning data entry and collaboration with health-care teams.

Minimum qualifications include CCS or CIC certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 1 year in hospital coding, with preferred associate degree