Advanced Medical Coder - Outpatient & Inpatient (RHIT/CCS)

DaMar Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU Health System seeks an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 to code inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary records for hospital reimbursement and data collection. The role involves interpreting diagnoses and procedures, handling handwriting, and ensuring accurate entry into the coding system.

Minimum qualifications include CAHIIM/HIMT coding education or equivalent, RHIT/RHIA/CCS or CPC/COT certification, and familiarity with encoder tools; two years of academic medicine coding experience is

Qualifications

• Must have CAHIIM/HIMT coding education or equivalent.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS or CPC/COC certification is required or applicable for Radiation Oncology accounts.
• Two years of academic medicine coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary records for hospital reimbursement.
• Select appropriate diagnoses and procedures and enter data into the system.
• Maintain accuracy to support coding, billing, research, and planning.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Encoder familiarity

Education

CAHIIM/HIMT coding certificate or equivalent

Tools

Automated encoder

Computer assisted coding

Job description

OSU Health System seeks an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 to code inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary records for hospital reimbursement and data collection. The role involves interpreting diagnoses and procedures, handling handwriting, and ensuring accurate entry into the coding system.

Minimum qualifications include CAHIIM/HIMT coding education or equivalent, RHIT/RHIA/CCS or CPC/COT certification, and familiarity with encoder tools; two years of academic medicine coding experience is