Remote IP Coder Certified - HIM Inpatient Coding - Remote - Full Time - Days

Kettering Medical Center; Miamisburg (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist to ensure accurate coding and compliance within their healthcare facilities. This full-time role, with the possibility of remote work, requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and relevant coding certifications. Ideal candidates will exhibit proficiency in data entry, medical terminology, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years coding/abstracting experience in an acute care hospital depending on certification.
• RHIT/RHIA eligible candidates considered if coding experience is present.
• Maintains coding certification and updates job knowledge as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coding accuracy and evaluate documentation quality.
• Coordinate processing of rejected accounts and monitor charging errors.
• Follow departmental coding policies and maintain compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Data entry proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of disease processes

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management

RHIT or RHIA certification

CCS certification

Tools

3M data system

Epic clinical data system

Job description

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:

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in data entry, personal computers, knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes.

+ Knowledge and experience with 3M and Epic clinical data system preferred.

+ Consistently follow coding guidelines and uses coding references to accurately select the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure as well as secondary diagnoses and procedures.

+ Evaluates the quality of documentation of all accounts to identify incomplete or inconsistent documentation which affects coding, abstracting and charging and handles appropriately.

+ Identifies and monitors charging errors to reduce loss of revenue and any other issues regarding correct coding and reimbursement.

+ Coordinates and performs activities associated with processing and correcting rejected accounts.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to department coding policies and compliance plan.

+ Maintains certification and demonstrates up-to-date job knowledge.

Requirements:

+ Associate or Bachelors’ degree in Health Information Management with RHIT or RHIA certification and/or CCS certification.

+ RHIT/RHIA eligible 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.One to two years coding/abstracting experience in an acute care hospital with RHIT or RHIA certification or three to five years coding/abstracting experience in an acute care hospital with CCS certification.[Ohio, United States] Other

RHIT, RHIA, CCS

Hours/Shifts:

Full Time: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The below states are approved for remote work.

+ Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington state, West Virginia. Wisconsin.

Requisition Number: 2022-38037

Shift: First Shift

Name: 1337 - Test Cost Center/Department

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 1 Prestige Place

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0