Remote Coder Certified - HIM Outpatient

Kettering Health Network • Miamisburg, OH

7d • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for coding and abstracting all outpatient patient records using ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding rules, federal guideline and KHN guidelines. Supports hospital’s accounts receivable goals through timely processing of records and physician record completion activities. Impacts delivery of quality patient care and enhanced clinical decision making process. Supports clinical outcomes measurement and assessment process for service lines. Completes assigned duties and other related tasks. The list is not inclusive, duties may be modified to fulfill departmental needs or goals.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management - Preferred
• Coder, Health Information RHIT or RHIA certification and/or CCS certification. Member of AHIMA - preferred
• RHIT/RHIA eligible will also be considered with coding/abstracting experience preferred (must sit for the exam at first available offering after completion of RHIT/RHIT program including passing their certification exam within one year of the first attempt.)
• Two years of experience coding in acute outpatient hospital setting
• Proficient in data entry using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Proficient user of 3M CRS and CAC.
• Ability to navigate Epic EMR.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Application of medical terminology successfully translated to codeable language.
• Strength in anatomy and physiology associated with disease process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and governing body coding and billing guidelines.
• Accurate code assignment both ICD-10 CM and CPT.
• Accurate abstracting for all required fields.
• Meets productivity expectations.
• Meets performance in quality assurance with acceptable score.
• Accurately processes payer edits to promote clean claims for billing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management - Preferred
• Member of AHIMA - preferred
• RHIT/RHIA eligible will also be considered with coding/abstracting experience preferred (must sit for the exam at first available offering after completion of RHIT/RHIT program including passing their certification exam within one year of the first attempt.)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential

Responsibilities

• Coding and abstracting all outpatient patient records using ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding rules, federal guideline and KHN guidelines.
• Supports hospital’s accounts receivable goals through timely processing of records and physician record completion activities.
• Impacts delivery of quality patient care and enhanced clinical decision making process.
• Supports clinical outcomes measurement and assessment process for service lines.
• Completes assigned duties and other related tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees