Coder II

OhioHealth; Ohio; Hybride; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OhioHealth is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to perform facility coding and abstracting for outpatient services, with emphasis on Emergency Department, Diagnostics, MSF and other outpatient cases. The role requires knowledge of ICD-9/10, CPT-4, and CMS guidelines, while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

The position involves coding in HBOC and related systems, with opportunities to support education and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2 year program and coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 classification systems.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for independently reviewing and coding complex cases.

Responsabilités

• 60% Assigns admit type and diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 with high quality and productivity.
• 20% Code in HBOC system when documentation is insufficient and query physicians as needed.
• 10% Abstract data elements for UB-04 and hospital reporting requirements.
• 5% Verify demographics, correct account numbers and charges and identify missing forms.
• 5% Identify DNFB issues and forward for follow-up.

Formation

2-year coding program

AAPC certification

RHIA/RHIT certification

AHIMA certification

Outils

HBOC system

GE Gentricity

Mosaic

Description du poste

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This position performs facility coding and abstracting functions of outpatient cases including Emergency Department, Diagnostics, MSF and Recurring Patient type, Ambulatory Surgery, Observation, Outpatient in a Bed, and/or Clinic charging and coding of accounts.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 60% Assigns appropriate admit, reason for visit, principal and secondary ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT- 4 diagnoses and/or procedures by reading documentation present in medical record and applying knowledge of correct coding guidelines as appropriate for hospital service and/or patient type while maintaining 95% quality and meeting and maintaining the minimum Coder productivity requirements. Assigns appropriate CPT Modifiers for facility coding to all CPT codes when necessary. Reviews records for diagnoses that meet medical necessity for Diagnostic and surgical procedures performed according to the CMS Local Coverage Determination LC d and/or National Coverage Determination NC d guidelines. Responsible for recognizing when it is necessary to obtain further clarification from physician when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. Responsible for accurate coding and charging of clinic accounts including the assignment of a facility E/M level using the Ohio Health Scorecard for guidance. Responsible for retrieval of documentation to support the coding of accounts that reside in non-HIM department source systems GE Gentricity, Mosaic, etc. . Assists educators and supervisors with reviewing accounts denied by RAC and other governmental payers for appropriate documentation to support original coding.
• 20% In the event of insufficient, missing or conflicting documentation, assigns transaction codes in HBOC system and follows department policy for follow up and physician query.
• 10% : Abstracts all data elements necessary to complete UB0 4 and meet hospital-reporting requirements.
• 5% : Verifies demographics, corrects account number, charges and service and identify missing or incorrect forms in each record.
• 5% : Identifies problem cases on the DNFB and forwards to appropriate staff for follow up.

The major duties, responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders - AAPC American Academy of Professional Coders, AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association - American Health Information Management Association, RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association

Additional Job Description

Completion of a 2 year program and coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC and/or graduate of a HIM program and Certification as RHIA/RHIT, and demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 classification systems, Advanced Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, ambulatory reimbursement schemes, and CMS Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and/or National Coverage Determination (NCD) guidelines. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and expertise in general surgery coding, including complex surgical procedure, interpretation of operative reports, surgical anatomy, CPT coding guidelines, modifier application, and National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits. Must possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to independently review, interpret, and accurately code complex general surgery cases, resolve coding discrepancies, and apply appropriate coding guidelines while maintaining compliance and accuracy standards.

Work Shift

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Physician Coding

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