Medical Coding Specialist II - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

UMass Memorial Health; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Coding Specialist responsible for interpreting medical records and assigning ICD-CM and CPT/ HCPCS codes. The role requires three years of coding experience, a medical coding certification, and solid MS Office skills.

The position offers day shifts, a 40-hour week, and potential signing bonus, with union considerations and internal equity factors affecting offers. Responsibilities include chart abstraction, accuracy in coding, and collaboration with billing

Qualifications

• Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems and payer requirements.
• Requires intermediate level computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; professionalism in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on medical record documentation to determine appropriate codes according to coding guidelines and reference materials.
• Abstracts and enters codes and demographic information into the hospital system or abstracting database.
• Assists in resolving incomplete/missing chart documentation to expedite chart abstraction and billing.
• Participates in improvement efforts and documentation training for coding practices and guidelines.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting.
• Informs supervisor of backlog situations or missing/incorrect documents.
• Alerts management to coding irregularities or trends for corrective action.
• Maintains ongoing communications with coding and billing personnel to maximize efficiency.
• Completes patient abstracts mandated by federal/state regulatory agencies and hospital planning.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-CM CPT HCPCS

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Medical coding certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Coding Specialist responsible for interpreting medical records and assigning ICD-CM and CPT/ HCPCS codes. The role requires three years of coding experience, a medical coding certification, and solid MS Office skills.

The position offers day shifts, a 40-hour week, and potential signing bonus, with union considerations and internal equity factors affecting offers. Responsibilities include chart abstraction, accuracy in coding, and collaboration with billing