Medical Coding Specialist - ICD & Data Abstraction

Highmark Health; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 33.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network in Columbus, OH is seeking a Hospital Medical Records Coder to review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role includes data abstraction for statistical requests and maintaining unbilled coding reports.

Requirements include 1 year in hospital coding, completion of anatomy/physiology/medical terminology courses, and CCS or CIC certification. Strong data entry, HIPAA knowledge, and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• 1 year in hospital coding.
• Completion of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology coding courses.
• CCS or CIC certification (or both).
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry and computer applications skills.
• Ability to work with health care team.

Mansioni

• Review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract data elements for statistical requests and enter into systems.
• Support cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports.
• Stay updated on ICD guideline changes via training and clinics.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Conoscenze

Data entry

ICD coding

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formazione

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network in Columbus, OH is seeking a Hospital Medical Records Coder to review and assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role includes data abstraction for statistical requests and maintaining unbilled coding reports.

Requirements include 1 year in hospital coding, completion of anatomy/physiology/medical terminology courses, and CCS or CIC certification. Strong data entry, HIPAA knowledge, and teamwork are essential.