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Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

MedStar Health

Columbia, MD • Hybrid

$23.65 - $42.03/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Medstar Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

About this Job:

MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1–2 years of coding experience to join our team. CPC certification through AAPC is required. CPC-A (Apprentice) certification does not meet the minimum requirements for this position.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. Following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, the position offers a hybrid work schedule: Monday & Friday: Remote & Tuesday–Thursday: On-site

Our business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.

General Summary of Position
Codes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics and other required data elements.
  • 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 maintaining departmental accuracy standards.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

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

Experience

  • 1-2 years coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills required.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.

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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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