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MedStar Health, Inc.
Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers
About the JobMedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1â??2 years of coding experience to join our team. CPC certification through AAPC is required. CPC-A (Apprentice) certification does not meet the minimum requirements for this position.
This is a full-time, Mondayâ??Friday position. Following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, the position offers a hybrid work schedule:
General Summary of PositionCodes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This is a full-time, Mondayâ??Friday position. Following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, the position offers a hybrid work schedule:
Monday & Friday:
Remote & Tuesdayâ??Thursday:
On-siteOur business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.General Summary of PositionCodes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics and other required data elements.
- Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Ads to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.
- Meets established Quality standards as defined by policies.
- Meets established Productivity standards as defined by policies.
- 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 maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Minimal Qualifications Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred
- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required
- CPT-4 preferred Experience
- 1-2 years coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred Licenses and Certifications
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.