Outpatient Coder

Dayton Children's Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Coding Analyst to work from home in Ohio. This full-time role involves supporting the hospital's reimbursement goals through accurate diagnosis and procedural coding across various services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coding, with specific certifications and at least two years of experience. Enjoy a flexible schedule without weekends or holidays, and contribute to a vital aspect of healthcare operations while working remotely.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coding experience required with RHIT/RHIA certification preferred.
• Strong coding experience with CCS or CCS-P certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely coding for various hospital services.
• Examine electronic medical documentation for proper coding.

Skills

Diagnosis Coding

Procedural Coding

Electronic Medical Documentation

Education

A.A.S. in Health Information Technology

B.S. in Health Information Management

Job description

Facility: Work From Home - Ohio

Department: HIM - Hospital Coding

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Job Details: Under the general supervision of the Coding Manager, the Coding Analyst supports Dayton Children's goals for reimbursement through accurate and timely diagnosis and procedural coding of emergency department, specialty clinic, inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, and outpatient ancillary services. This includes examining and interpreting electronic medical documentation to assign and report the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for the services provided, ensuring clean claim submission.

Department Specific Job Details:

Shift

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (flexible)
• No weekends or holidays

Education

• A.A.S. in Health Information Technology (required)
• B.S. in Health Information Management (preferred)

Experience

• 2+ years coding experience (required)
• RHIT/RHIA certification (preferred)
• CCS or CCS-P certification (required)
• CPC certification (preferred)
• CCA certification (preferred) - considered only with strong coding experience

Education Requirements: High School (Required)

Certification/License Requirements: [Cert] CCA: Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association, [Cert] CCS: Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association