Medical Coder

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. 

The Medical Coder is responsible for properly coding documentation for appropriate reimbursement. Sequences codes with an eye towards compliance and optimal reimbursement.

As a Medical Coder you will:

• VERIFY AND ASSIGNS CODES TO DIAGNOSES AND PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO ICD-10 CM, CPT AND INTERNAL CODING GUIDELINES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCURACY: Contacts physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures. Sequence codes accurately for optimal reimbursement. Provides education to physicians and ancillary staff on appropriate documentation needs for coding.
• EDUCATION AND INSERVICES: Participates in coding in-services and other programs to ensure skills are fresh and up[1]to-date.
• ENSURES QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK IN ORDER TO MEET PRODUCTIVITY STANDARDS: Ensures accurate interpretation of medical records to complete daily medical coding for primary care charges and specialist charges are accurate and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Works with collaboratively AR (Accounts Receivable) to resolve coding denials

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 2 year / Associate’s Degree (preferred))
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) (required)

Experience and Skills:

• 2-4 years of Medical Coding experience (required for employees hired after 7/1/2017)
• 2-4 years working knowledge of medical terminology, basic coding skills including familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding (required for employees hired after 7/1/2017)
• 1 year Epic experience (preferred)
• Required Skills: basic computer skills, excellent organization skills, demonstrated high degree of coding accuracy, excellent data entry skills

Looking for a candidate that has experience in Cardiology, cardiology procedures, and cardaic devices.