Sentara Health
Overview
Outpatient Coding Abstractor codes outpatient diagnostics, recurring and/or emergency department accounts. Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement, medical necessity, mortality & morbidity outcomes, governmental compliance coding, research, statistics, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Health Information Management Coding Manager, accurately codes outpatient encounters, diagnoses, procedures and/or modifiers that are supported by the health record in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for outpatient records. Effectively utilizes encoder software to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate APC assignment. Completes all work in accordance with defined productivity and quality standards. As necessary, queries and/or submits requests to the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Ensures coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management. Education High School Diploma Certification/Licensure Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding (or most current healthcare industry numerical coding system) procedures required. Completion of Coding program/certification strongly desired at time of screening CCS, CIC, CPC, COC or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required within 1 year of hire. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) also accepted. Successful completion of an AHIMA certified coding program preferred. Knowledge of anatomy & physiology - required Experience Previous Medical Terminology experience required Previous Coding experience required Anatomy and Physiology experience required Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Management Industries
Hospitals and Health Care SubmitResume guidance and related postings appear in the original text; this section has been omitted to maintain clarity and relevance.
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Outpatient Coding Abstractor codes outpatient diagnostics, recurring and/or emergency department accounts. Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for hospital reimbursement, medical necessity, mortality & morbidity outcomes, governmental compliance coding, research, statistics, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Health Information Management Coding Manager, accurately codes outpatient encounters, diagnoses, procedures and/or modifiers that are supported by the health record in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for outpatient records. Effectively utilizes encoder software to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate APC assignment. Completes all work in accordance with defined productivity and quality standards. As necessary, queries and/or submits requests to the physician for additional information or clarification of diagnoses, co-morbid/secondary conditions, and procedures. Ensures coding practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management. Education High School Diploma Certification/Licensure Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding (or most current healthcare industry numerical coding system) procedures required. Completion of Coding program/certification strongly desired at time of screening CCS, CIC, CPC, COC or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required within 1 year of hire. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) also accepted. Successful completion of an AHIMA certified coding program preferred. Knowledge of anatomy & physiology - required Experience Previous Medical Terminology experience required Previous Coding experience required Anatomy and Physiology experience required Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Management Industries
Hospitals and Health Care SubmitResume guidance and related postings appear in the original text; this section has been omitted to maintain clarity and relevance.
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