About this Job:
MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a CPC Certified Coder with 1 - 2 years of coding experience to join our team! This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period. Hybrid schedule includes working remotely on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.
General Summary of Position
Job Summary - Codes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- 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. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.
- 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.
- Exhibits knowledge of other work-related equipment.
- Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree in coding related studies and/or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred
- Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required and 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
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 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.
