Coding Specialist I Outpatient - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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.