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 is hiring a Medical Records Coder to review and abstract data, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and support billing accuracy. You will enter coded information into the designated system and assist in cash flow related to unbilled accounts.

The role requires high school diploma, completed coding courses, and 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience; RHIT/CCS or CPC certifications are preferred. You will stay current with coding guidelines through ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 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.
• Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-A 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

Data entry

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School/GED

Medical terminology training

Coding courses in anatomy/physiology

1 year hospital/physician coding

1 year mid-level facilities coding

1 year major surgeries/E/M coding

Tools

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

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is hiring a Medical Records Coder to review and abstract data, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and support billing accuracy. You will enter coded information into the designated system and assist in cash flow related to unbilled accounts.

The role requires high school diploma, completed coding courses, and 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience; RHIT/CCS or CPC certifications are preferred. You will stay current with coding guidelines through ongoing training.