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Coder – Inpatient
Highmark Health. Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses and procedures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including proficiency in ICD coding and familiarity with medical terminology. Capable of efficiently managing medical information and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with coding standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ICD CodingCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC)Data Entry SkillsMedical Terminology
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Hard Skills
ICD CodingData AbstractionMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology Knowledge
Soft Skills
CollaborationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Coding SoftwareElectronic Health Records (EHR)
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC)
Industry Keywords
Hospital CodingHealthcare TeamUnbilled Coding ReportICD Guidelines
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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/abstracted information into designated system
- Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report
- Keeps informed of changes/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
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School / 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