Senior Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote)

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 3 for remote work within Health System Shared Services. Responsibilities include coding diagnoses and procedures, abstracting records, and ensuring accurate MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment for reimbursement.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Health Information Management and 1 year outpatient coding experience across service lines such as cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation and cardiology; RHIT/RHIA/CCS/COC

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or equivalent required.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS/COC outpatient credential preferred or required for the role.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient coding experience including cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehab and cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 as appropriate.
• Abstract medical records and assign MS-DRG/APR-DRG for hospital reimbursement.
• Ensure accuracy, maintain productivity and adhere to coding guidelines.

Skills

Outpatient coding

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

CAHIIM approved coding certificate or HIMT program

Tools

IHIS Resolute Billing

Computer Assisted Coding/Encoder Software

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder 3 for remote work within Health System Shared Services. Responsibilities include coding diagnoses and procedures, abstracting records, and ensuring accurate MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment for reimbursement.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Health Information Management and 1 year outpatient coding experience across service lines such as cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation and cardiology; RHIT/RHIA/CCS/COC