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MedStar Health, Inc.
Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,174 / year median in Maryland
-12% projected decline
Job Description
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.