Medical Coding Specialist II — Acute Care

Mercy Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with generous公司

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Baltimore team. You will identify, review, interpret, code, and abstract clinical information from inpatient, observation, and surgical records to support reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career. The role requires HIM education or certifications and at least two years of acute care coding

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in HIM or related field or CCS/CCA/CCS-P/CPC-H/CPC designation.
• At least 2 years acute care facility coding experience.
• Knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding; encoder technology helpful; Meditech familiarity desirable.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, interpret, code, and abstract clinical information from inpatient, observation, and surgical records.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and reimbursement requirements.

Skills

Medical coding proficiency

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Meditech familiarity

Epic familiarity

Reading and writing English

Independent decision making

Teamwork and communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field

CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC-H/CPC certification

Tools

None

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Baltimore team. You will identify, review, interpret, code, and abstract clinical information from inpatient, observation, and surgical records to support reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career. The role requires HIM education or certifications and at least two years of acute care coding