Outpatient Medical Coder 2
Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, OH, United States
Job Title: Outpatient Medical Coder 2
Department: James | Radiation Oncology
Scope of Position
This area codes inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System. Medical record data is then abstracted into a clinical abstracting system. This position is responsible for coding some or all of the following types of records: inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary areas.
Position Summary
The position is primarily responsible for coding/billing of medical records and other documents for the patient’s visits. This requires selection of appropriate diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, deciphering handwriting of professional staff, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures abstracted from medical records. Data is then entered into a computer system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Required
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; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
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; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
Preferred
Minimum of two years’ academic medicine coding experience (inpatient or outpatient).
Career Roadmap
FUNCTION: Health Information Management
SUB-FUNCTION: Outpatient Medical Coding
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T2
Additional Information
Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Department: James | Radiation Oncology
Scope of Position
This area codes inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System. Medical record data is then abstracted into a clinical abstracting system. This position is responsible for coding some or all of the following types of records: inpatient, outpatient clinic, and ancillary areas.
Position Summary
The position is primarily responsible for coding/billing of medical records and other documents for the patient’s visits. This requires selection of appropriate diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, deciphering handwriting of professional staff, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures abstracted from medical records. Data is then entered into a computer system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Required
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; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
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; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
Preferred
Minimum of two years’ academic medicine coding experience (inpatient or outpatient).
Career Roadmap
FUNCTION: Health Information Management
SUB-FUNCTION: Outpatient Medical Coding
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T2
Additional Information
Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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