Outpatient Medical Coder 2

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital seeks an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 to code inpatient and outpatient records for reimbursement and data collection. The role requires selecting appropriate diagnoses and procedures and entering data accurately in the hospital’s coding system.

Minimum credentials include CAHIIM coding or HIMT, with proficiency demonstrated via OSUWMC’s coding test. Desired familiarity with coding software and affiliated certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency via OSUWMC coding test.
• Familiarity with computer assisted coding or automated encoder.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient medical records for hospital reimbursement and data collection.
• Select appropriate diagnoses and procedures, and sequence codes from medical records.
• Enter data into the clinical abstracting system to support reimbursement and planning.

Skills

CAHIIM approved coding certificate

HIMT program

Coding proficiency

Computer assisted coding

Education

CAHIIM coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent education

Job description

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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.

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