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    Associate Coder - Missouri, United States - Highmark Health

    Highmark Health
    Highmark Health Missouri, United States

    1 week ago

    Highmark Health background
    Full time
    Description

    Description

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    GENERAL OVERVIEW:

    This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Learns and applies coding principles and clinical documentation strategies by following education schedules and coding/abstracting by record type. (35%)
  • Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. (35%)
  • Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (20%)
  • Participates in all continuous quality review efforts to ensure accurate and compliant coding. (5%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

    • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum

  • High School/GED
  • Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCS) within 1 year OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Strong data entry skills
  • Understanding of computer applications
  • Ability to work with members of the health care team

    • Preferred

  • Associate degree in health information management or related field
  • Inpatient / outpatient coding experience

    • Pay Range Minimum:

    $20.15

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $30.93

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