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-siteOur business office is located in Columbia, Maryland. General Summary of PositionCodes and abstracts Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbstracts 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 QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate's degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required CPT-4 preferredExperience1-2 years coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferredLicenses and CertificationsCPC (Certified Professional Coder) requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.
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