Outpatient Medical Coder 2

The Ohio State University

1d • Remote

About The Position

This area codes outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital. ICD-10-CM codes are assigned for the diagnoses of all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System that are not captured through the charge description master. Medical record abstract data is reviewed for accuracy in EPIC/IHIS before completing the chart. This position is responsible for coding some or all the following types of records: emergency room, outpatient surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, and other ancillary areas. The position is primarily responsible for coding of medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient’s visit. This requires the selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, first listed 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 for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity and quality standards set for the department, and maintaining an approved work schedule.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, Certified Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association, or Certified Outpatient Coder by AAPC if managing hospital coding; ROCC if only coding Radiation Oncology; RHIA, CCS, COC or CPC by AAPC if managing professional coding.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses of all outpatients.
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4 procedure codes to outpatients not captured through the charge description master.
• Review medical record abstract data for accuracy in EPIC/IHIS.
• Code emergency room, outpatient surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, and other ancillary areas.
• Select appropriate admitting diagnosis, first listed and secondary diagnoses, and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning.
• Adhere to productivity and quality standards set for the department.
• Maintain an approved work schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED