Description
MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a CPC Certified Coder with 1 - 2 years of coding experience to join our team to learn ASC coding! This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the on-site 90-day probationary period. Hybrid schedule includes working remotely on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Elkridge, Maryland.
Job Summary - Codes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred
- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM required and CPT-4 preferred
- 1-2 years coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred
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