Certified Medical Records Coder-Outpatient

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Records Department is seeking Certified Medical Records Coders.

The incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced coding and abstracting of outpatient medical record entries according to the most current edition of International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification System (ICD-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); performs other related duties as required.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient classification performs coding and abstracting of a high volume of patient records in the Medical Records Department and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient is distinguished from the Certified Medical Records Coder - Inpatient in that the latter requires extensive knowledge of complex code and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment.

Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient is required to be well versed in outpatient coding guidelines, the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) System and CPT Code assignment.
Candidates with acute hospital experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be tested as part of the hiring process.

Work Schedule:5/40, M-F, Day Shift (rotating holidays required)
This position will offer a hybrid schedule, which will include working in the office and remotely from home at the department's discretion.

The incumbent must be able to maintain an acceptable productivity standard set forth by the department.

Interested candidates must be able to work the following shifts: swing, weekends, and some holidays.

Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region.

The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region.

For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

HIGHLY IMPORTANT - ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S), LICENSE(S), AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Examples of Essential Duties
• Code medical record entries pertaining to diagnoses and procedures according to the most current edition of ICD-CM, and when applicable CPT; enter information into the designated computer system.

• Abstract patient information such as Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT), type of surgery, type of anesthesia, and attending physician.

• Query physicians when assistance is needed for proper identification of codes for diagnoses or procedures; communicate with physicians and others involved in the treatment of patients as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year of medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM and CPT coding, or outpatient, or Emergency Room c...