Medical Records Coding Technician jobs in Ohio
Medical Records Coding Technician abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Being a Medical Records Coding Technician works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Technician maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Requires a medical coding certification. The exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. May require an associate degree. The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is typically required. The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is also a typical requirement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Records Coding Technician works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Medical Records Coding Technician typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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SUPERVISOR MEDICAL RECORDS-CODING
- TriHealth
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Norwood, OH
FULL_TIME
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Job Overview:
This position strategies and supervises coding and abstracting processes to ensure timely and accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient and outpatient medical records assuring appropriate reimbursement via compliance with CMS regulations, standard coding conventions, and internal customer expectations. Performs coding, billing, and compliance audits as necessary.
Job Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology; Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
RHIT or CCS
Proficiency in ICD and CPT coding, DRG’s, MSDRG’s, POA indicators
Post-acute transfer rules -disposition status
Disease process and treatment
Anatomy and medical terminology
Clinical documentation requirements
2-3 years of experience coding experience with both ICD and CPT
Job Responsibilities:
Trains and advises coding/abstracting staff on the correct use of codes and the use of the coding and abstracting system.
Serves as back up to on-site Manager
Interviews, hires, trains, evaulates, and coaches employees
Supervises day to day coding and abstracting activities -schedules, staffing, resources, and workload priorities- to ensure that established standards and deadlines are met, coding as needed or as time permits. Coding Turnaround meets: 3-4 days below:
Adds value as a member and consultant to organizational teams affected by coding compliance, including but not limited to,: RAC, Compliance, ALJ Committee, CDM Committee, Dual Coding and ICD-10 Education Workgroup, Managed Care Contracting, CDMP Task Forc
Assures the quality of coded and abstracted data through continuous quality monitoring and facilitates multiple coding audits, defending hospital coding to multiple auditors, payors, agencies, and governmental authorities.
Acts as a resource person to other hospital departments and external customers regarding coding questions and issues.
Other Job-Related Information:
Direct Report FTEs = 30-39
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Occasionally
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Occasionally
Leadership Performance Standards
TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:
Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals:
1) Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance
Leadership Competencies:
TriHealth Way of Leading
TriHealth Way of Serving
Transformation Change
Drive for Results
Build Organizational Talent
Leadership Tactics:
Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles.
Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log.
- 25 or fewer team members = monthly
- 26-50 team members = every other month
- 51 (and optional team members) = quarterly
Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.
Model, coach and validate team members’ use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).
Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care. - 14 Days Ago
Coding Technician
- Ashtabula County Medical Center
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Ashtabula, OH
FULL_TIME
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Education, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHigh school graduate or equivalent. Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of medical te...
- 5 Days Ago
Coding Specialist Sr. Medical Records Carroll
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Columbus, OH
OTHER
- Overview Coding Specialist Sr. Medical Records [Inpatient facility coding required] Utilizing 3M encoding system, the Senior Coding Specialist is responsible for accurate assignment of I-10 and CPT co...
- 1 Day Ago
Medical Records Technician
- Holzer Health System
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Bidwell, OH
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary: Analyzes electronic health records for completeness and accuracy of specific patient and clinician documentation; resolves any reports/records that cannot be matched to the record; r...
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Medical Records Technician
- Axesspointe Community Health Center
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Barberton, OH
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionSUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to assure that medical records are maintained in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with our established...
- 8 Days Ago
Medical Records Technician (Release of Information)
- US Veterans Health Administration
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Columbus, OH
FULL_TIME
- Duties The duties in this position are primarily advisory and technical in nature. Incumbent is responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form. Screens each request for i...
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- Jackson Healthcare Government Services
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- HireLiving, Inc.
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