General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Coding Specialist I to join our team with 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) #LI-remote
This position has a hiring range of $23.19 - $38.49