Remote Coder Certified - HIM Outpatient - Full Time - Days* - Kettering Health

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 & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY• Responsible for coding and abstracting all outpatient patient records using ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codingrules, federal guideline and KHN guidelines. Supports hospital’s accounts receivable goals through timelyprocessing 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 REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationAssociate degree or higher in Health Information Management - Preferred

Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Coder, Health InformationRHIT or RHIA certification and/or CCS certification.Member of AHIMA - preferredRHIT/RHIA eligible will also be considered with coding/abstracting experience preferred (must sit for the examat first available offering after completion of RHIT/RHIT program including passing their certification examwithin one year of the first attempt.)

Minimum Work ExperienceTwo years of experience coding in acute outpatient hospital settingRequired 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 EXPECTATIONSNew 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential