Coding Specialist I - Facility Outpatient

General Summary of Position MedStar Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to join our Coding Operations team! The successful candidate needs to be self‑motivated and have at least one year of experience in facility coding, specifically in Emergency Department, Observation and/or Ambulatory Surgery. MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM, and 3m360 computer‑assisted coding software. Select candidates will enjoy a full‑time, Monday‑Friday, dayshift, REMOTE schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability. As a Coding Specialist I you will code and abstract primarily Emergency Department, Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD‑10‑CM and other applicable patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory Surgery. 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, procedures, patient demographics, and other required data elements. Adheres 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 automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD‑CM required and CPT‑4 preferred Associate's degree in coding related and/or Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred Experience Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) Licenses and Certifications CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 year required RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of $23.19 - $40.61. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health