Outpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 in the James Cancer Hospital Radiation Oncology unit. The role codes inpatient and outpatient records for reimbursement and data collection across OSU Health System, including ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 procedures, with emphasis on accurate sequencing and coding for hospital billing and research.

Responsibilities include selecting principal and secondary diagnoses, deciphering handwriting, and entering data into the

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHIIM-approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience.
• Proven coding proficiency via OSUWMC coding test.
• Familiarity with computer-assisted coding and/or an automated encoder.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient records to facilitate hospital reimbursement and data collection.
• Select principal and secondary diagnoses and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Enter data into the clinical abstracting system with accuracy for billing and research.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Computer assisted coding

Education

CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience

Tools

Automated encoder

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

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.

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