Coding Specialist I - MedStar Ambulatory Surgery Centers

MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking a CPC Certified Coder with 1 - 2 years of coding experience to join our team! This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period. Hybrid schedule includes working remotely on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.

General Summary of Position
Job Summary - Codes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• 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. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.
• 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.
• Exhibits knowledge of other work-related equipment.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in coding related studies and/or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred
• Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required and 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

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.