Outpatient Medical Coder 2

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.

Position Summary

The position is primarily responsible for coding of medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patients 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 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. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.