Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Job description

About the Job
MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a Certified 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.
MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a Certified 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.