Outpatient Coder: ICD-10/CPT Expert for Revenue

Highmark Health Company; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled medical coder to review medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes. The role includes data abstraction and entry, supporting hospital financial operations and ensuring compliance with coding standards.

The position requires at least 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience, familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines, and strong data entry skills. HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Minimum 1 year hospital/physician coding experience.
• Experience coding major surgeries, observations or E/Ms.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical information to determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Abstract data elements and enter coded information into the system.
• Manage unbilled coding reports to aid cash flow.
• Stay updated on ICD-10-CM/CPT changes through trainings and clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Ability to work with health care team

Understanding of computer applications

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CPC

COC

CPC-A

Education

High School/GED

Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology courses completed

1 year Hospital/Physician Coding

1 year coding at mid-level facilities

1 year coding major surgeries/observations/E/Ms

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled medical coder to review medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes. The role includes data abstraction and entry, supporting hospital financial operations and ensuring compliance with coding standards.

The position requires at least 1 year of hospital/physician coding experience, familiarity with ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines, and strong data entry skills. HIPAA compliance is essential.