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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential