Outpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 to code inpatient and outpatient records across departments, supporting reimbursement and data collection for OSU Health System. The role requires accurate selection and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, with strong coding proficiency.

The position is based in James Cancer Hospital, with a 40-hour work week on first shift, and candidates may be subject to background checks and post-offer screens.

Qualifications

• Minimum CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS or COC/CPC-H or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder eligibility.
• Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient medical records for hospital reimbursement and data collection.
• Select appropriate diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate sequencing.
• Enter data into the clinical abstracting system and support data quality initiatives.

Skills

Medical coding

RHIT/RHIA/CCS or equivalent

Computer assisted coding

Education

CAHIIM coding certificate or HIMT program

Tools

Encoder/ CODING software

Job description

## Job Title:Outpatient Medical Coder 2## Department:James | Radiation Oncology**Scope of Position**This area codes inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System. Medical record data is then abstracted into a clinical abstracting system. This position is responsible for coding some or all the following types of records: inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary areas.**Position Summary**The position is primarily responsible for coding/billing of medical records and other documents for the patient’s visits. This requires selection of appropriate diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, deciphering handwriting of professional staff, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures abstracted from medical records. Data is then entered into a computer system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department.**Minimum Qualifications*** Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience* Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMC’s coding test.* Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.Required:* Required for hospital coding: Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).* Required for professional coding: Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).Preferred:* Minimum of two years’ academic medicine coding experience (inpatient or outpatient).**Career Roadmap:**FUNCTION: Health Information ManagementSUB-FUNCTION: Outpatient Medical CodingCAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - TechnicalCAREER LEVEL: T2## Additional Information:## Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***