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Coder
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$22 - $34 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Coder
Highmark Health
Role Description 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. (65%) - Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) - Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) - 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. (5%) - Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%) Qualifications - Minimum: High School/GED - Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology - 1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding - 1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics - 1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms - Medical Terminology - Strong data entry skills - An understanding of computer applications - Ability to work with members of the health care team - Any of the following: - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA) - Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice - Preferred: Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field Requirements - This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. - Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. - All employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. - It is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Benefits - Pay Range Minimum: $21.97 - Pay Range Maximum: $34.39 - Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. - The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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