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Job Description GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD coding systems, and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures. • Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc., and enters all coded and abstracted information into designated systems. • Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. • Keeps informed of the changes and updates in ICD guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics, and other resources, and implementing these updates in daily work. • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum High School or GED 1 year in Hospital coding Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC) Familiarity with medical terminology Strong data entry skills An understanding of computer applications Ability to work with members of the health care team Preferred Associates degree in Health Information Management or Related Field
Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures, as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct, which includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum: $23.03 Maximum: $35.70 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including a candidates qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential that Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Job category: Medical Records Position Type: Full Time Posted: 2025-12-12T20:20.58 Locations: PA Working at Home - Pennsylvania Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Req ID J272373
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