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
Education
Preferred Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management.

Work Experience
Preferred 2 years’ experience coding in acute outpatient hospital setting.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations
• RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
• Preferred member of AHIMA.

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).

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.

Essential Functions
Assignment of accurate ICD-10 CM and CPT codes with analysis of payer edits to produce clean billing claims.
Abstract accurate components of required fields for hospital services and Epic ADT messages.
Write compliant queries to resolve discrepancies in medical record documentation to satisfy compliant billing practices and correctly represent the patients' experience in coding terminology.

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.

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential

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.