Outpatient Coding​/Abstracting Specialist

About UsAt Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee’s leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.

Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

JOB SUMMARYCodes, analyzes, and abstracts all scanned or imaged emergency room, outpatient surgery and observation electronic medical records according to established classification system and enters the abstracted information into the hospital financial system via a CRT. Identifies documents of poor quality.  Ensures all scanned documents are positioned correctly.  Identifies the documents that are incorrect.  Ensures each document is indexed to the correct patient/encounter.  

Refers identified issues to appropriate scanning/QC staff for correction.

The individual must be detailed oriented and be able to work             independently. Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work with physicians and other healthcare providers with cooperation and flexibility. The team member has access to patient medical information, involved in ensuring the integrity of the legal medical record and must strictly uphold patient confidentiality. This position serves as a resource for other members of the organization in regards to code assignment issues and related policies and procedures regarding required documentation.  

Reviews assigned work queue(s) daily and ensure timely processing of assignments in each queue.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of AHIMA accredited HIA or HIT program with completion of basic coding courses, required.

Licensure:  AHIMA or AAPC approved credential(s)- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCA or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of one year experience coding ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 in an acute care hospital.

Full-Time Benefits
403(b) Matching (Retirement)
Dental insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee wellness program

Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending AccountsICHRA for health insurance

Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
Vision insurance

Summary

Location:

Dalton, GAType:
Full time