General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Coding Specialist I to join our teamwith the Facility Outpatient Coding Operations department!We are specifically seeking an experienced outpatient CPC Medical Coder that is self-motivated and has at least 1 year of experience in Emergency Department coding.
As a Coding Specialist, you will code and abstract primarily Emergency Department, Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory Surgery.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
·Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.
·Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance.
·Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.
·Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).
·Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic, procedural codes, and appropriate modifiers using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards.
Qualifications:
·High School Diploma or GED.
·Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related preferred
·Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required.
·CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 year required
·Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding)
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This position has a hiring range of $23.19 - $38.49
