Outpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Medical Coder. The role involves coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient medical records to ensure accurate healthcare reimbursement. Candidates must be credentialed as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS. Experience with computer-assisted coding is preferred. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work with medical professionals to interpret records. The medical center values diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMC’s coding test.
• Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.

Responsibilities

• Code/bill medical records and other documents for patient visits.
• Select appropriate diagnoses and procedures from medical records.
• Ensure accurate coding for hospital reimbursement and compliance.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Attention to detail

Experience with computer assisted coding

Education

CAHIIM approved coding certificate

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Job description

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 Management
SUB-FUNCTION: Outpatient Medical Coding
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T2

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.