Coding Rep I

Cincinnati Children's•Mount Vernon, VA

3d•$22 - $28•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote role, but candidates must be located or willing to relocate within 50 miles of the Cincinnati metro area. The Coding Representative I is responsible for reviewing and screening medical records to abstract designated statistical and clinical data. This role involves entering reliable information into Epic and/or Fastrack, assigning ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes accurately and ethically using 3M encoding software and coding manuals, and meeting or exceeding productivity standards. The position also requires timely submission of coding activity logs and effective management of work responsibilities to meet deadlines and departmental goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Certification/credentialed as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) Certified Coding Specialist -Physician (CCS-P) OR Eligible to sit for credentials exam.
Must obtain credentials within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

Maintains current understanding of official coding guidelines and applies as appropriate.
Identifies and assumes responsibility for learning needs.
Successfully complete continuing education in order to maintain credentials.
Reviews and screens the medical record to abstract designated statistical and clinical data and enters reliable information into Epic, and/or Fastrack, as appropriate.
Assigns ICD-10-CM, and/or CPT codes to accounts in an accurate and ethical manner utilizing 3M encoding software and coding manuals.
Meets or exceeds all established productivity standards.
Submits completed coding activity logs in a timely manner.
Effectively manages work responsibilities to meet deadlines, and departmental and organizational bill hold and AR goals.