Remote Coder Certified - HIM Outpatient at Kettering Health Network – Miamisburg, Ohio

Remote Coder Certified - HIM Outpatient

US-OH-Miamisburg

Job ID: 2022-38006
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Records/HIMS
1 Prestige Place

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management - Preferred

Required Licenses
[Ohio, United States] 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.)

Minimum Work Experience
Two years of experience coding in acute outpatient hospital setting
Required Skills
• 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
New Hire/Annual Competencies
• 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.

Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential