Coder - Outpatient

Highmark Health

Working At Home, PA, United States
Base: $21.32 - $34.39; bonus/equity: not specified...
Icd-10 cm/cpt coding systems
Medical record review
Abstract medical data
This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days

Job Summary

  • This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.
  • Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
  • Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work.

Matching Summary

This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.

Salary

Base: $21.32 - $34.39; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10 CM/CPT coding systems
  • Medical record review
  • Abstract medical data
  • Physician treatment plans interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Efficient cash flow management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability to guideline changes

Key Requirements

  • 1 year Hospital and/or Physician Coding
  • 1 year coding mid-level facilities
  • 1 year coding major surgeries
  • Medical Terminology
  • RHIT or RHIA or CCS-P or CPC or COC

Work Rights

Not specified

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