MEDSTAR HEALTH
Medical Coder I Outpatient – Same Day Surgery, Observation
MEDSTAR HEALTH, Ellicott City, Maryland, United States, 21043
General Summary of Position
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
MedStar Health isseeking experienced Outpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and haveexperience in facility coding, specifically in same day surgery and/orobservation, to join our team!
MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our
EMR CernerMedConnect, 3MHDM
and
3m360 computer-assisted coding software .
Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, flexible REMOTEschedules.
Join one of the largesthealth systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefitspackage including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short &long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote workcapability.
Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great careermove!
Job Summary
- Codes and abstracts primarily Emergency Department,Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicablepatient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of AmbulatorySurgery.
Primary Duties &Responsibilities
- 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.
- Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related preferred
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required
- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required- Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding)
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred#LI-remote
This position has a hiring range of $23.19 -$38.49
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
MedStar Health isseeking experienced Outpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and haveexperience in facility coding, specifically in same day surgery and/orobservation, to join our team!
MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our
EMR CernerMedConnect, 3MHDM
and
3m360 computer-assisted coding software .
Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, flexible REMOTEschedules.
Join one of the largesthealth systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefitspackage including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short &long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote workcapability.
Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great careermove!
Job Summary
- Codes and abstracts primarily Emergency Department,Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicablepatient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of AmbulatorySurgery.
Primary Duties &Responsibilities
- 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.
- Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related preferred
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required
- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required- Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding)
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred#LI-remote
This position has a hiring range of $23.19 -$38.49