Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Remote (prefer candidates reside in OH/PA)

Summary:

The Health Information Management Outpatient Coding Lead Specialist facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for Akron Children's Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Observation. ICD-10-CM and CPT codes are assigned for the diagnosis and procedures for all outpatient accounts. Medical record abstract data is reviewed for accuracy in Epic before completing the chart. 

Responsibilities:

1. Create education teams and topics for internal coding consistencies. Research for information regarding changes or updates to coding procedures/requirements.
2. Assists manager with training and educating new or existing coding specialist. Provides cross training when necessary.
3. Assists with auditing coded records.
4. Answers ongoing coder questions and listed to problems/concerns and offer suggestions or solutions.
5. Provides coding manager with input from medical record specialist regarding performance reviews.
6. Works as a collaborative team member with Revenue Cycle Department, Quality Service Department and Finance Department to ensure optimization of reimbursement.
7. Reviews abstracted data elements such as patient information, dates of service, point of origin, discharge disposition and attending provider and makes the necessary changes in EPIC.
8. Reviews operative reports, progress notes, dictated reports, pathology reports, cytology reports, x-ray reports, laboratory reports, and other medical record information by accessing the electronic record via EPIC.
9. Abstracts clinical data from these same patient records and performs data entry into clinical/statistical database.
   
10. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Remote

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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