Coder III

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

71d • $26 - $43

About The Position

Under general supervision, collects data by abstracting, assessing and analyzing demographic and clinical information to accurately assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and CPT codes.

Requirements

• Associates Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding experience with certification.
• 3 years of radiology/interventional radiology coding and charging experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specialty coding including wound care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge in all aspects of Radiology and Interventional Radiology and wound care coding.
• Knowledge of coding guidelines as set forth by Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic.
• Ability to keep current with recent trends within the industry.
• Skill in using computers and software applications.
• Ability to interpret medical terminology in order to code records utilizing the International Classification of Diseases and CPT coding systems.
• Licensures, Certifications RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-H required; CIRCC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects accurate data and reports clinical and demographic information to ensure the integrity of data use throughout the institution.
• Retrieves/verifies information necessary for accurate coding, utilizing the appropriate information system effectively to assign appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes for final billing.
• Conduct charging audits, review reports, and edit charges appropriately.
• Relays information to the Outpatient Coding Supervisor that may affect procedures relating to billing, reimbursement or statistics.
• Performs required daily account productivity, including accurate documentation and reporting of activity.
• Maintains a data quality standard of 95% accuracy on coding and charging.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off.
• Free parking.
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC 'if applicable'.
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center 'if applicable'.
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees