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Job description
About this Job: MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1-2 years of coding experience to join our team. CPC certification through AAPC is required. CPC-A (Apprentice) certification does not meet the minimum requirements for this position.
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position . Following successful completion of the 90-day probationary period , the position offers a hybrid work schedule: Monday & Friday: Remote & Tuesday-Thursday: On-site
Our business office is located in Columbia, Maryland .
General Summary of Position
Codes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.
Primary 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.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred
Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required
CPT-4 preferred
Experience
1-2 years coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills required.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.
Who can apply
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