Southern Ohio Medical Center

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Description

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Department: Health Information Management

Shift/Schedule: Contingent (Works as needed), 100% Remote

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Health Information Reimbursement Manager. The primary job function of the Coder Level II is to assign correct ICD-10 and CPT codes to established diagnoses and procedures on all aspects of inpatient and outpatient records. Coding may be performed concurrently or post-discharge. Level II coder must have mastered 2 outpatient work types. Level II coders are required to assist in training new coders and may assist in quality coding checks. Adds or deletes charges for optimal reimbursement as well as compliance by following coding and governmental guidelines. Coder level II's must have a minimum of 1 year acute coding experience to be eligible for level II status as well as meet the above requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Medical terminology required
• Successful completion of an anatomy and physiology course preferred
• Successful completion of coding training program with certification required

Licensure:

• CCA, CPC or any other equivalent coding certification required

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of previous acute coding experience required
• Inpatient coding experience required

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Determines sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data set guidelines for inpatient and outpatient records.
2. Works closely with documentation specialists to assure optimal coding and reimbursement.
3. Assists in Training Level I Coders so that they become educated in processing and billing all work types of coding.
4. Maintains productivity and quality standards as set per work type comparable to national averages and benchmarks.
5. Passes the annual HIM coding assessment with 70% or above accuracy
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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