Outpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 to join the James Cancer Hospital Radiation Oncology team. You will code inpatient and outpatient records to support hospital reimbursement, research and planning; select principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, and abstract data into our clinical system.

Qualifications include a CAHIIM‑approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent, and professional credentials such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS,

Qualifications

• CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent.
• Credentialed RHIT/RHIA/CCS or COC/CPC-H or Radiation Oncology Coder where applicable.
• Preferred: two years’ academic medicine coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient medical records for reimbursement.
• Select principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract data into the clinical abstracting system.
• Ensure complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research and planning.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Data accuracy

Education

CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent

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

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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

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