Coding Specialist I - Facility Outpatient

MedStar • Columbia, MD

110d • $23 - $40 • Remote

About The Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to join our Coding Operations team! The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated and have at least one year of experience in facility coding, specifically in Emergency Department, Observation and/or Ambulatory Surgery. MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software. Selected candidates will enjoy a full time, Monday - Friday, dayshift, REMOTE schedule. 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! As a Coding Specialist I you will code and abstract 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM required and CPT-4 preferred.
• Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding).
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required.
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in coding related and/or Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• 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.
• Maintains credentials as required for job classification.
• 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 automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards.
• Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short & long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Remote work capability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED