Outpatient Medical Coder II - Oncologic Coding Specialist

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role includes coding inpatient and outpatient medical records, requiring proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for accurate reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications such as RHIT or CCS and have the ability to decipher professional staff's handwriting. Experience in academic medicine coding is preferred.

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.
• Required for hospital coding: Credentialed as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, COC, or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding/billing of outpatient medical records.
• Select appropriate diagnosis codes and sequence them accurately.
• Ensure complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Computer Assisted Coding

Education

CAHIIM approved coding certificate

Tools

Clinical abstracting system

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 2 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role includes coding inpatient and outpatient medical records, requiring proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for accurate reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications such as RHIT or CCS and have the ability to decipher professional staff's handwriting. Experience in academic medicine coding is preferred.