Outpatient Senior Medical Coder

The Ohio State University

93d

About The Position

The position is responsible for coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient’s visit. A senior medical records coding specialist requires the skill set to code multiple work types for inpatient and outpatient services. This requires selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures; assigning accurate ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes; sequencing the diagnoses and procedures codes; and abstracting information including admission source, type, disposition, admitting, attending and procedure attending physicians. Codes are selected in the Computer Assisted Coding/Encoder Software following review of information in the electronic medical record system, IHIS. Information abstracted and coded is interfaced to IHIS Resolute Billing system. This staff member is responsible to address all edits during the coding and abstracting process for complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement. This staff member will maintain productivity and quality standards set for the department maintain an approved work schedule and submit a weekly volume log.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management.
• 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.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes to inpatients and CPT-4 procedure codes to outpatients.
• Select appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures.
• Assign accurate ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes and sequence the diagnoses and procedures codes.
• Abstract information including admission source, type, disposition, and attending physicians.
• Use Computer Assisted Coding/Encoder Software to select codes.
• Address all edits during the coding and abstracting process.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards set for the department.
• Submit a weekly volume log.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree