[Hiring] Outpatient Coding Specialist @Mercy Health BSMH

Role Description

This position is a work-from-home role. Must have Outpatient Surgery Coding Experience.

Advanced outpatient coding position that reviews medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, as well as CPT IV codes based on the specific record type and abstract specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of outpatient visits to include:

• Ancillary
• Urgent care
• Emergency department
• Observation
• Same day surgery
• Interventional procedures

Follows the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as the American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and Bulletins, Fiscal Intermediary communications. Utilizes Coding Applications in accordance with established workflow. Follows Mercy Policies and Procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree, Specialty/Major: HIM / Coding Certification
• Preferred Education: 2 year/Associate's Degree, Specialty/Major: HIM / Coding Certification

Requirements

• If RHIA or RHIT or CCA upon hire without COC or CCS, will be required to acquire COC or CCS and CRCR within 1 year of hire
• Preferred: RHIA or RHIT or CCS or COC or CCA or CPC
• Completion of Coding Curriculum with one year of previous coding experience
• Satisfactory completion of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology
• Completion of ICD-10 training
• Previous use of Coding Software Tools
• Knowledge of medical record content to include electronic medical records (EMRs)
• Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
• Ability to function under continual deadlines
• Ability to maintain accuracy during frequent interruptions
• Proficiency in keyboarding skills and working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status