What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist II position at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD?
Summary
Mercy Medical Center , recognized as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies (Newsweek) and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers (Forbes) in 2024, is hiring an experienced Coding Specialist! Come join our family of dedicated professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
The Coding Specialist identifies, reviews, interprets, codes, and abstracts clinical information from inpatient, observation, and in / our surgical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited two-year college or technical school, or Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Health Information Management or in a related field or have a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation.
- A minimum of 2 years acute care facility coding experience or the candidate must have been employed as a HIS Coding Specialist I or equivalent position.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
