Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist

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The Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist codes and abstracts all pertinent patient medical information according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 Coding conventions, UHDDS guidelines and CMS directives. Completes data entry of abstracted inpatient/outpatient diagnosis and/or procedure codes to Network’s health information system. Collaborates with the Health Information/Medical Records, Admissions and Finance departments to ensure appropriate flow of information.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS and CMS guidelines and regulations

• Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 codes, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment

• Maintains 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews

• Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times as outlined in Department’s Performance Improvement plan

• Responsible for remaining up-to-date with knowledge of AHA ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles and guidelines 

• Maintains a working knowledge of prospective payment systems as it relates directly to coding process

• Participation in department and sectional meetings, education sessional sessions and workshops as scheduled

• Maintains working knowledge of clinical documentation improvement program and functions as liaison for RN clinical documentation specialists

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time. Repetitive arm/finger use retrieving/viewing computerized patient medical record and abstracting of patient information.  Extended periods of vision use for reviewing computerized patient records, abstracting of patient information, approximately 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. 

EDUCATION:

RHIA, RHIT CCS, and/or CPC from an accredited Health Information Technology or Management program.  Will consider candidate with greater than 3 years experience in the coding field without coding credentials. If candidate is RHIA, RHIT, CCS and/or CPC -eligible or possess no credentials, then candidate will be expected to obtain their AHIMA/AAPC credential within three years of hire date to retain position with St. Luke’s University Health Network.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year demonstrated ICD-10-CM inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience in acute care, teaching setting.  Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology required.  Previous experience with EPIC health information computerized patient record and 3M encoding system preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Day shift but may require other hours as necessary. Weekend rotations.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.