Senior Medical Coder & ICD Expert (Trauma Focus)

Highmark Health / AHN; United States; In loco; USD 36.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform thorough review of medical records, assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures, and abstract data for statistical requests. This role supports reducing unbilled days while maintaining quality at 92–95%.

The position requires a High School diploma, 5 years of hospital coding experience, 1 year in trauma coding, and CCS or CIC certification. HIPAA compliance and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• High School/GED is required.
• 5 years in hospital coding experience.
• 1 year in trauma hospital coding preferred.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Understanding of computer applications.
• Ability to work with the health care team.

Mansioni

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstracts data to satisfy statistical requests and enters information into the designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding reports to support cash flow and reporting.
• Keeps updated on ICD coding changes and training resources.
• Mentors others and acts as a subject matter expert.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives with the coding team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Medical terminology

Data entry

Computer applications

Team collaboration

Formazione

High School/GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Medical Records Coder to perform thorough review of medical records, assign ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures, and abstract data for statistical requests. This role supports reducing unbilled days while maintaining quality at 92–95%.

The position requires a High School diploma, 5 years of hospital coding experience, 1 year in trauma coding, and CCS or CIC certification. HIPAA compliance and teamwork are essential.