[Hiring] HIS Outpatient Coding Specialist I @University Hospitals

Role Description

Responsible for accurately and timely coding of outpatient and professional medical records following established coding, CMS regulations and hospital guidelines.

• Reviews patient encounters and assigns diagnostic ICD-10-CM and/or procedural CPT codes according to established coding, CMS and hospital guidelines.
• Responsible for accurately coding hospital ancillary, ED, same day surgery, observation and/or professional physician services encounters.
• Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standards.
• Ensures optimal CPT /ASC/APC/APG assessment.
• Understanding and ability to resolve coding specific edits such as CCI, LCD, NCD and MUE.
• Works within UH billing time frames.
• Maintains coding knowledge and skills via written coding resources, clinical information and educational webinars.
• Maintains knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the UHHS Coding Department.
• Maintains up to date credentials.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree preferably in HIM (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• 1+ years of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding experience (Preferred)

Requirements

• Medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge (Required proficiency).
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time-management skills, and good analytical and problem-solving ability (Required proficiency).
• Notable client service, communication, presentation and relationship building skills (Required proficiency).
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding work environment (Required proficiency).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency).
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.) (Required proficiency).
• Must be able to proficiently work within multiple systems (Required proficiency).

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, or CPC-P (Required Upon Hire)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) CCS, CCS-P (Required Upon Hire)
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) (Required Upon Hire)
• Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Required Upon Hire)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (Required Upon Hire)
• Radiology Coding Certification (RCC) (Required Upon Hire)
• Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) (Required Upon Hire)
• Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder (CHONC) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Constantly
• Lifting: Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying: Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing: Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling: Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing: Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing: Rarely
• Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching: Rarely
• Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Rarely
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Rarely
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%25