Medical Coder I Outpatient - Same Day Surgery, Observation

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is
seeking experienced Outpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and have
experience in facility coding, specifically in same day surgery and/or
observation, to join our team!

MedStar Health provides the latest technology including ourEMR Cerner
MedConnect, 3MHDMand3m360 computer-assisted coding software.

Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday - Friday, flexible REMOTE
schedules.

Join one of the largest
health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits
package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short &
long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work
capability.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career
move!

Job Summary- Codes and abstracts primarily Emergency Department,
Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable
patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory
Surgery.

Primary Duties &
Responsibilities

- Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.

- Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.

- Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance.

- Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.

- 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 automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards.

- Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED Required

- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred

- CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required

- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required

- Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding)

- Verbal and written communication skills.

- Basic computer skills required.

- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred

This position has a hiring range of $23.19 -
$38.49