Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

MedStar Ambulatory Services iscurrently seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)with1-2 years of coding experienceto join our team.CPC certification through AAPC is required. CPC-A (Apprentice) certification does not meet the minimum requirements for this position.

This is afull-time, Monday-Friday position. Following successful completion of the90-day probationary period, the position offers a hybrid work schedule: Monday & Friday: Remote & Tuesday-Thursday:On-site

Our business office is located inColumbia, 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 orBachelor'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.