Senior Coding Specialist

Direct Staffing Inc; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing organization is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to join their team in Highland Hills, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for coding high complexity claims, reviewing medical records, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and possess relevant certifications. This is an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented professionals looking to further their career in the healthcare coding field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required.
• Licenses RHIT or RHIA required; CCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code high complexity claims independently.
• Review and abstract complex medical records to identify and sequence diagnoses.
• Maintain productivity and quality rate according to standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM

Tools

ICD-9-CM

CPT Coding

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Job description

Responsible for accurately coding high complexity claims (teritiary care ASU/OBS or In-Patient) independently.

Reviews & abstracts complex medical records to identify, sequence, and code diagnoses and procedures according to established coding, CMS, and hospital system guidelines.

Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standard.

Insures optimal DRG/APR/ASC assignment and works within University Hospitals billing time frames.

Position Requirements:

Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge required.

2+ years of ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding experience required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required.

Must be detail-oriented and organized, with good problem solving ability.

Notable client service, communication, and relationship building skills required

Education Requirements:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM required. Degree in HIM preferred.

License Requirements:

RHIT or RHIA required. CCS preferred.

Maintains updated knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the Coding field.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

RHIT or RHIA

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

Someone with inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc