Inpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University

3d•Remote

About The Position

This area codes inpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital. ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. Medical record abstract data is reviewed for accuracy in EPIC/IHIS before completing the chart. This position is responsible for coding some or all of the following types of records: inpatient record types. The position is primarily responsible for coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient's visit. This requires selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Codes flow from the Encoder Software to EPIC/IHIS Resolute Billing system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department, and maintaining approved work schedule.

Requirements

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.
1 year of relevant experience required.
Inpatient Required Credential: 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, Exception Coding Apprenticeship.
Candidates hired from the Coding Apprenticeship Program must obtain one of the approved credentials within six months of hire.
Maintain credential by completing and reporting required continuing education activities.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years' academic medicine inpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System.
Review medical record abstract data for accuracy in EPIC/IHIS before completing the chart.
Select appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
Ensure complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning.
Maintain productivity standards set for the department.
Maintain approved work schedule.
Attend coding meetings and education sessions for updates on coding guidelines and related issues.
Maintain a minimum score of 90% on quarterly coding assessments.