Outpatient Medical Coder 3

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🕒 January 9

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The Ohio State University, Main Campus

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 1870

📚 Education

Education

The Ohio State University, Main Campus is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It offers a comprehensive education with a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university is engaged in numerous research initiatives and partnerships, providing opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to collaborate. Ohio State promotes a vibrant student life with various academic, recreational, and wellness services to support student needs. It also emphasizes community involvement and leadership development, fostering an inclusive environment on its multiple campuses across Ohio.

📋 Description

• Coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient’s visit • 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 procedure codes • 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 • Address all edits during the coding and abstracting process for complete and accurate coding • Maintain productivity and quality standards set for the department

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience • Demonstrated coding proficiency through the completion of OSUWMC’s coding test • Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder • Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, and a minimum of 1 year outpatient coding experience (ICD10CM and CPT) • For promotion: ability to code at least four outpatient service types (ASU, observation, emergency, outpatient and series/clinics) • OR Required: 3 years’ acute care academic medical center outpatient coding experience within an academic Health Information Management department • For promotion: ability to code at least four outpatient service types (ASU, observation, emergency, outpatient and series/clinics) • AND Required: Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association, or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by AAPC Certification RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or COC (outpatient credential only)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents • State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions