Senior Medical Coder & ICD-10 Expert

Highmark Health; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Medical Records Coder to perform thorough chart reviews, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure accurate abstraction for statistical requests. The role supports hospital cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and staying current with coding guideline changes.

Qualified candidates will have extensive hospital coding experience, strong anatomy/physiology knowledge, and the ability to mentor team members.

Qualifications

• High School/GED;5 years hospital/physician coding;1 year coding - all specialties and service lines;Extensive knowledge in Trauma/Teaching/Observation guidelines;Completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology;Any of the following: associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests and enters coded information into the designated system.
• Manages medical information and cash flow related to unbilled coding reports.
• Keeps informed of ICD-10-CM/CPT guideline changes by attending training and applying updates daily.
• Mentors others as a subject matter expert.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

High School/GED

5 years hospital/physician coding

1 year coding - all specialties

Trauma/Teaching/Observation guidelines

Anatomy/Physiology/Medical terminology courses

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Medical Records Coder to perform thorough chart reviews, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure accurate abstraction for statistical requests. The role supports hospital cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and staying current with coding guideline changes.

Qualified candidates will have extensive hospital coding experience, strong anatomy/physiology knowledge, and the ability to mentor team members.