Allegheny Health Network Careers

Job Summary: Performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding classification systems and encoder to meeet financial, third party and federal/state regulatory

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, courses, and outcomes to determine appropriate ICD/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%)
• Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into the hospital information system. (15%)
• Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%)
• Keeps informed of the changes/updates in the ICD/CPT by attending appropriate training, reviewing codingclinics and other resources and implements these updates in their daily work. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

 Education:

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology preferred. Successful completion of college level
• courses in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology required.

 Licensure/ Certification/Registration:

• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPCH, CCSP or CCS preferred. 

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgement.
• Capable of working independently or as a contributing team member when necessary.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and ever changing environment and take appropriate action to accomplish the goals. 

Required Experience:

• Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding and reporting guidelines.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.