Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Columbia, MD, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $23.65 - 42.03 per hour
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Job Details

Skills

  • Ambulatory Care
  • ICD-10
  • HCPCS
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Productivity
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Records
  • Documentation
  • Medical Terminology
  • ICD
  • Configuration Management
  • Change Management
  • Content Management
  • Information Systems
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Communication
  • Recruiting

Summary

About this Job:
MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking aCertified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1-2 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, Monday-Friday position. Following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, the position offers a hybrid work schedule: Monday & Friday: Remote & Tuesday-Thursday: On-site

Our business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.

General Summary of Position
Codes 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. Adheres 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.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.
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  • Dice Id: RESLBFEED
  • Position Id: 21523_11350_168296
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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