Medical Coder I Outpatient - Same Day Surgery, Observation Job at MEDSTAR HEALTH, Columbia, MD

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  • MEDSTAR HEALTH
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

General Summary of Position MedStar Health is seeking experienced Outpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and have experience in facility coding, specifically in same day surgery and/or observation, to join our team MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software . Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, flexible REMOTE schedules. Join one of the largest health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move Job Summary - Codes and abstracts primarily Emergency Department, Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory Surgery. 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

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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