Coding Spec I Outpt Job Listing at MedStar Health in Columbia, MD (Job ID 99591)

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About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Outpatient Coding Specialist I analyzes and interprets clinical documentation to accurately code and abstract primarily Emergency Department Observation beginning level Ambulatory Surgery and other outpatient records for all MedStar entities in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS CPT and other applicable coding classification schemes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent required and
• Associate's degree in coding related preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred and
• Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required and
• CPT-4 preferred

• Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (Solventum grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required and
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.