Remote IP Coder Certified - HIM Inpatient Coding - Remote

US-OH-Miamisburg

Job ID: 2022-38037
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Records/HIMS
1 Prestige Place

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry, personal computers, knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
• Knowledge and experience with 3M and Epic clinical data system preferred.
• Consistently follow coding guidelines and uses coding references to accurately select the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure as well as secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Evaluates the quality of documentation of all accounts to identify incomplete or inconsistent documentation which affects coding, abstracting and charging and handles appropriately.
• Identifies and monitors charging errors to reduce loss of revenue and any other issues regarding correct coding and reimbursement.
• Coordinates and performs activities associated with processing and correcting rejected accounts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to department coding policies and compliance plan.
• Maintains certification and demonstrates up-to-date job knowledge.

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelors’ degree in Health Information Management with RHIT or RHIA certification and/or CCS certification.
• 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.One to two years coding/abstracting experience in an acute care hospital with RHIT or RHIA certification or three to five years coding/abstracting experience in an acute care hospital with CCS certification.[Ohio, United States] Other
  RHIT, RHIA, CCS

Hours/Shifts:

Full Time: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.