Remote Outpatient Coding Quality Analyst

The Ohio State University; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Coding Quality Analyst within Health System Shared Services to evaluate outpatient coding accuracy and compliance. This role audits records, addresses CMS/NCCI/OCE guidelines, and collaborates with education staff to implement improvements.

Remote work is possible; candidates should have RHIT/RHIA/CCS/COC/CPC or CAHIIM/HIMT credentials and 2–4 years outpatient coding experience to support hospital reimbursement and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM-approved coding certificate program or HIMT program.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through OSUWMC’s coding test.
• Familiarity with computer-assisted coding and/or automated encoder.
• Minimum 2–4 years of outpatient coding experience (ICD-10-CM and CPT) for various service types.

Responsibilities

• Audit outpatient coding for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Review CMS NCCI and OCE edits and respond to coding requests.
• Document audit findings and provide timely feedback to coding leadership.
• Identify trends to reduce denials and strengthening coding practices.

Skills

Outpatient coding experience

Computer-assisted coding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CAHIIM-approved coding certificate / HIMT program

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/COC/CPC credential

Tools

Automated encoder

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Coding Quality Analyst within Health System Shared Services to evaluate outpatient coding accuracy and compliance. This role audits records, addresses CMS/NCCI/OCE guidelines, and collaborates with education staff to implement improvements.

Remote work is possible; candidates should have RHIT/RHIA/CCS/COC/CPC or CAHIIM/HIMT credentials and 2–4 years outpatient coding experience to support hospital reimbursement and quality initiatives.