Medical Records Coder: ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Highmark Health; Town of King (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a medical coder to review records, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for statistics and billing. You will enter coded information into the system and monitor unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, coding coursework, and 1 year of hospital/clinic coding experience. RHIT/RHIA or CPC certifications are a plus, with opportunities for continued training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• 1 year hospital or physician coding experience.
• 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics.
• 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to use computer systems.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team members.
• Professional credentials such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-A are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes based on medical records and physician plans.
• Abstract data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enter into designated systems.
• Help manage cash flow related to unbilled coding reports.
• Stay current with ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes and apply updates daily.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

An understanding of computer apps

Ability to work with health care team

Education

High School/GED

Course work in anatomy/physiology/medical terminology

RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPC-A certification options

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a medical coder to review records, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and abstract data for statistics and billing. You will enter coded information into the system and monitor unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, coding coursework, and 1 year of hospital/clinic coding experience. RHIT/RHIA or CPC certifications are a plus, with opportunities for continued training.