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Medical Abstractionist

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Apr 26, 2025
Description This role will be responsible for reviewing medical record documentation including procedure reports and assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes. Monitors changes in coding procedures and assisting in training staff. Reviews complex (problematic coding that needs research) medical records and communicating findings with coders and management. May also collaborate on internal QA and coding reviews when required. Reviews and interprets the documentation of physician services in patient records to report physician activity for professional services billing. Key components of the reporting of physician services include coding of services using CPT-4 service codes and ICD-10 diagnoses codes. Must apply Departmental standards for the documentation and reporting of physician services in determining the correct level of service supported by the documentation of physician services in the patient record. 1. Systematically review and analyze patient records to determine the principal diagnosis and level of service, all significant additional diagnoses and procedures and to produce a coded abstract for physician billing (60%) * Review up to 90 patient charts per day and abstract diagnoses, physician services and procedures with 95% accuracy, 100% of the time. * Abstract charts of patients no longer under care of practice physicians within two working days of discharge from care, 90% of the time. 2. Code diagnoses, level of service and procedures consistent with patient care documentation (20%) * Complete ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding with 95% accuracy, 100% of the time. 3. Serve as a resource to Department physicians regarding guidelines for patient care documentation and respond to physician inquiries on proper documentation of patient care (10%) * Complete a Documentation Problem Sheet within four hours of identification of a problem/issue, 90% of the time. * Respond to physician inquiries within two hours with recommendations and/or options for problem resolution, 90% of the time. 4. Maintain a thorough knowledge of current diagnosis and procedural coding practices and their application to the scope of services provided by Department physicians (10%) Maintain certification as a procedural coder. Skills Coding, Icd-10, Evaluation/ Management, E&M, Epic Additional Skills & Qualifications * Ability to read and analyze medical records. * Clear oral and written communication skills. * Professional telephone etiquette. * Ability to interact with physicians and patients' parents or guardians in a professional and helpful manner. * Ability to use PC skillfully. Knowledge of EPIC preferred. * Ability to work independently. * Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.