Inpatient Medical Coder

Scope of Position

This area codes inpatient medical records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection for the OSU Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital. ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. Medical record abstract data is reviewed for accuracy in EPIC/IHIS before completing the chart. This position codes inpatient record types.

The position is primarily responsible for coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient's visit. This requires selection of admitting diagnosis, principal 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 and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department, and maintaining approved work schedule.

For Hire:

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education and experience
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMC s coding test
• Familiarity or experience with Computer Assisted Coding and/or automated encoder

Required:

Inpatient Required Credential:
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, Exception Coding Apprenticeship.

Exception:
Candidates hired from the Coding Apprenticeship Program. Must obtain one of the approved credentials within six months of hire.

Candidates hired without a credential will not receive credit in their initial salary quote for the credential.

When an approved credential is obtained, then the candidate will receive a 2.5% pay increase. It is the candidate’s responsibility to notify the manager once the credential is obtained.

Failure to obtain the required credential within six months will result in termination.

Each candidate is required to maintain that credential by completing and reporting required continuing education activities. Failure to maintain the credential once obtained will result in corrective action up to and including termination.

• Minimum of two years  academic medicine inpatient coding experience.

• Each candidate is required to maintain the credential by completing and reporting continuing education activities. Failure to maintain the credential once obtained will result in corrective action up to and including termination. The medical records coding specialist attends coding meetings and education sessions for updates on coding guidelines and related issues while maintaining a minimum score of 90% on quarterly coding assessments.

Additional Information:

Location:

Remote Location 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.

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