Out Patient Coding Educator (Remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION Description Position Summary Responsible for assuring coding is being performed accurately. Is responsible for assessing coding accuracy and completeness of inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation by conducting random and focused coding audits; documenting, preparation and timely presentation of audit results. Educates individuals on the rules / regulations associated with coding. Functions as reputed company coding advisor to Coding Specialists and answers reputed company educational questions timely. Functions as reputed company Coding Advisor to assigned HIS Coding Specialists. Essential Functions • Performs, training and quality monitoring of new, established employees and reputed company. • Responsible for providing timely feedback on the application of coding guidelines, practices, and proper documentation techniques and data quality improvements. • Performs random coding quality review on monthly basis and provides timely feedback, additional training and education as needed. • Identifies and trends areas of opportunity for performance improvement for reputed company coders and provides appropriate feedback to management. • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of reputed company / MCCs, impact on quality reporting, UHDDS guidelines, HACs and PSIs. • Assists with the analysis of case mix reports and other statistical reports. • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of APG, EAPG and LCDNCD and CCI regulatory edits. • Responsible for researching errors reputed company to coding or missed documentation from the medical record in order to provide accurate coding guidance to support established processes. • Assists with the facilitation of scheduled external audits. • Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing ongoing Departmental monitoring activities and educational programs to ensure proper coding and compliance with reputed company regulatory statutes. • Performs targeted second level reviews. • Maintains up to date credentials. Maintains updated knowledge of regulatory guidelines and regulations affecting the coding field. Maintains knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the UHHS Coding Department. Additional Responsibilities • Assists reputed company needed, with abstracting Medical Records to identify, sequence, and code diagnostic and procedural information timely and accurately. • Participates in educational and informational activities. • Participates in student mentorship programs. Required For reputed company Jobs • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with reputed company policies and standards. • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. • Must abide by reputed company requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in reputed company to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Next you will be prompted to log in. Next you will be prompted to log in. QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Education • Associate’s Degree in HIM Required • Bachelor’s Degree in HIM Preferred Work Experience • 5+ years ICD-10 coding experience, preferably in a large academic medical center required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Thorough, up-to-date clinical skills, reputed company working knowledge of pathology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, etc. required • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required • Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required • Detail-oriented and organized, with good problem solving ability required • reputed company client service, communication, and relationship building skills required • Demonstrated ability to use PCs, reputed company Office suite, and general office equipment (. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, required Licenses and Certifications • Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) Required • Certified Coding Specialist (reputed company) Preferred LOCATION reputed company is a national leader in reputed company that takes pride in calling reputed company-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play. Apply Job!