Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. The Medical Coder reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records for reimbursement and data purposes, in keeping with state and federal regulations.
The role supports accurate coding, documentation review, physician query follow-up, and compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- 3 years of medical coding experience or a coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC required
- Rehabilitation coding experience preferred
- Associate's degree in a related field preferred
Knowledge and skills
- Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third-party payer requirements regarding coding and billing
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines for reimbursement in the prospective payment system
- Ability to communicate with physicians regarding clarification and diagnostic specificity
Additional responsibilities
- Assign ICD-10-CM codes accurately and in the correct sequence
- Review charts and documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Maintain a 95% coding accuracy threshold
- Stay current on coding guidelines and legislative changes
- Complete required trainings
Location
Maryland, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago
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