Coding Associate, Certified (FT) (1312)

HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HDH - Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, OH is seeking a Medical Records Coder to assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and ED records, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Under supervision of the Manager of Medical Records, the coder will abstract records, verify charges, support the medical record review process and collaborate with Business Office and clinical departments to improve productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• RHIT, RHIA or CCS certification preferred.
• Associate degree in a related health information field.
• AHIMA membership required or eligible for RHIT testing within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and ED records.
• Abstract records into the EMR accurately and timely.
• Review unbilled lists and returns from the Business Office due to edits.
• Verify charges per documentation in the medical record.
• Support medical record review processes and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Assist with coding-related education and departmental workflows.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification

Associate degree in related field

AHIMA Membership

Pursuing degree (RHIT eligible)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HDH - Hillsboro, OH 45133

The Medical Records Coder, under the supervision of the Manager, Medical Records, is responsible for conversion of diagnoses and procedures utilizing the appropriate code sets and a wide variety of other tasks as related to coding and abstracting.

Position is not a remote position

• Assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency department records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assigns/corrects ancillary department charges based on documentation in the medical record.
• Abstracts inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and emergency department records into EMR system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards.
• Interacts with other departments such as Business Office, Clinical Departments, Utilization Management, Quality Management, Social Services, etc. in response to educational needs, questions and requests.
• Assists with the medical record review process.
• Reviews and works unbilled list.
• Reviews and revises, as necessary, all returns from Business Office due to edit failures.
• Assists clerks, as needed.
• Check charts into and out of the department utilizing the CPSI tracking system.
• Verifies charges per documentation in the record
• Answers telephone and receives visitors in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understands and uses department computers in an appropriate and efficient manner.
• Highland District Hospital is committed to serving our community by quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and excellence. It is the responsibility of all employees to interact with patients, visitors, and/or co-workers with compassion, dignity, and respect. Employees are to maintain positive behaviors, approaches and attitudes and commitment to interpersonal service. Each employee is to serve as a role model for the organization’s Customer Service initiative; A-I-D-E-T; Acknowledge – Introduce – Duration – Explanation – Thank-you; proactively promoting teamwork and a collaborative culture.
• Responsible for abiding by and adhering to all HDH Corporate Compliance Program initiative and standards.
• Responsible for compliance with HDH safety standards, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator or Certified Coding Specialist, Associates degree in related field, or currently working toward degree. If RHIT eligible, must pass RHIT test within 6 months of date of hire. Current AHIMA Membership.Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with various personality types. Good organizational skills with orientation to detail and accuracy. Ability to relate effectively with medical staff, clinical and nonclinical department personnel. Must coordinate efforts with coworkers to maximize productivity and quality of service. Employee is responsibility for working in a safe manner.