Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist

Memorial Hermann

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About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Health Information Management or any Healthcare Related Field preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or relevant Coding certification(s) from AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Three (3) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Surgery/Observation.
• Two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Emergency Department.
• Two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Interventional Radiology.
• One (1) year of hospital or ambulatory coding experience preferred for Ancillary/Recurring.
• Experience coding in a level 1 trauma facility/academic teaching facility preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT.
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret data contained in the health records and to assign appropriate codes.
• Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology.
• Critical thinking, good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for primary diagnosis and procedural coding for designated ambulatory and hospital outpatient setting.
• Proficiently assign proper and accurate medical codes for diagnosis, procedures, and services performed in an outpatient setting.
• Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient records.
• Accurately code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Effectively assign ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and HCPCS codes to outpatient records.
• Maintain 95% or greater ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS coding accuracy and consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
• Serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED