Coding Specialist II, Radiology
OU Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Reviews and evaluates hospital outpatient medical record documentation to assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System/Current Procedural Terminology (HCPCS/CPT) codes.
- Performs coding and/or code validation across OUH.
- Applies all appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code selections.
- Using, ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS/CPT, primarily assigns, validates, and/or edits codes the following patient types: Same day surgery (SDC), Observation (OBV), Wound Care, Outpatient, Cardiac Cath.
- As needed, may also assign, validate, and/or edit codes for the following patient types: Emergency department (ED), Recurring (RCR), Clinical (CLI) records, and/or Provider Office Visit (POV).
- Assigns, validates, and/or edits procedure categories, modifiers (when applicable).
- Maintains or exceeds established productivity standards.
- Maintains or exceeds established accuracy standards.
- Initiates, validates, and/or edits physician queries in compliance with Company policy where appropriate.
- Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current.
- Utilizes the complete medical record documentation in code assignment, validation, and/or editing of codes.
- Follows all applicable coding guidance in assigning, sequencing, validation, and/or editing of codes.
- Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company policy.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in acute care observation and/or same day surgery hospital outpatient coding required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in HIM/HIT preferred.
- Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), NHA CBCS or equivalent coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.
- 3M experience preferred.
- Coding Technical Skills - ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT-4, and APCs.
Benefits
- PTO
- 401(k)
- medical and dental plans
- comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ICD-10-CMHCPCSCPTcoding validationcode assignmentcode sequencingprocedure categoriesmodifiersdata quality standardscoding guidelines
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillscompliancecommunication skillsproductivity managementaccuracy management
Certifications
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)NHA CBCS