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Medical Coder II - Ambulatory Surgery - Nottingham Maryland

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Nottingham, Maryland
Posted On: 05/05/2024

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center Medical Coder to join our team! The qualified candidate must have at least 2 years of related coding experience with a coding certification.

MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software.

The selected candidates will enjoy a full time, Monday - Friday, flexible REMOTE schedule.Job Summary - Codes and abstracts primarily Ambulatory Surgery records and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.

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 automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards.

Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred
Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and CPT-4 required Experience
- 2 years ASU (Ambulatory Surgery) coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) required Licenses and Certifications
  - CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based) or COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) required
  - RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) preferred and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    - Verbal and written communication skills.
    - Basic computer skills required.
      Why MedStar Health?
      At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
      - Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
      - Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
      - Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
      - More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations. About MedStar Health
        MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason. More...
        
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