Medical Coding Specialist: ICD/CPT & Data Abstraction

Highmark Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical records coder to review clinical data and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. You will abstract information for statistical requests and ensure accurate, timely posting to our systems.

The role emphasizes keeping up with ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline updates, collaborating with the health care team, and managing unbilled coding reports to support cash flow. Prior coding experience and professional certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Successful 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 or RHIA or CCS-P or CPC or COC or CPC-A certification preferred

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%)

Skills

ICD-10 CM coding

CPT coding

Data entry

Healthcare teamwork

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical records coder to review clinical data and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. You will abstract information for statistical requests and ensure accurate, timely posting to our systems.

The role emphasizes keeping up with ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline updates, collaborating with the health care team, and managing unbilled coding reports to support cash flow. Prior coding experience and professional certifications are highly valued.