Coder Abstractor-Outpatient

Responsible for collecting, coding and recording accurate and complete patient care data from outpatient facility records to assure optimum and timely financial reimbursement and statistical reporting. Applies knowledge of specialized information specific to coding, medical terminology according to all coding guidelines.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as warranted and appropriate
• Proficiency in technology usage, including 3M encoder
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM coding systems.
• Stays current with reading and applying ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA/s CPT Assistant advise.
• Working knowledge of and ability to resolve NCCI, MUE and Medical Necessity Edits edits.
• Organized, flexible, highly motivated, current with changing regulations and guidelines, insurance billing requirements, annual coding updates and internal data needs; general knowledge of medical record department functions, organization of the medical record as a clinical, legal and financial document; ability to interact with co-workers and physicians to resolve coding, documentation and work-flow issues.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

• Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

  • Experience in Cerner a plus.
  • Minimum 2 years coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

   

  Educational Requirements:

   Associates degree in Health Information Technology preferred.

  Bachelor’s Degree In Health Information Administration preferred. 

  Approved Coding Course completion.

   

   License/Certification:

  One of the following is required:

  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or
  • COC   ( Certified Outpatient Coder) or
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • CCA
  • CPC with prior experience coding facility records

   

  Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

   

  Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.