CODING SPECIALIST
On-siteMerrillville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Examine and evaluate medical record documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes while abstracting relevant information from inpatient and outpatient records. Apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes using computerized encoders and groupers to support data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Query disciplines for additional or clarifying documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of coding and abstracting. Adhere to American Health Information Management Association standards and official coding guidelines. Maintain coding education credits and attend departmental meetings to support documentation improvement. Work onsite with a supervisor until achieving a quarterly review accuracy level of "meets standards."
Required Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems
- Successful completion of a coding certificate program, with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approval status, as RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Certificate Required
- 5 Healthcare/Medical - Medical Coding Preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team collaborating with colleagues
- Enthusiastic, motivated and positive attitude
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