Senior Coder - Outpatient Remote PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id J257144

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and oue to determine appropriate

ICD-10 CM/CPT

codes for diagnoses and procedures. (60%) 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%) Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to others. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High School/GED 5 years of Hospital and/or Physician Coding 1 year of Coding - all specialties and service lines Extensive knowledge in Trauma/Teaching/Observation guidelines Successfulpletion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology Any of the following: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) ​ Preferred Associate's Degree

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain aprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

This job ads to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct andpany policies. As aponent of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees mustply 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. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility toply with thepany's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adnce to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well aspany policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.88

Pay Range Maximum:

$33.57 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 for certain based uponparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.