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:

• Responsible for coding and abstracting all inpatient and 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 or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and RHIT or RHIA certification, with 1-2 years of acute hospital coding experience OR
• CCS certification with 3-5 years of acute hospital coding experience

NOTE: RHIT/RHIA eligible candidates 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