Outpatient Medical Coder

Outpatient Medical Coder 3 – Inside Higher Ed

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Coding services assigns diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection for the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients. Medical record abstract data is assigned based on information reviewed for accuracy in IHIS during the coding process.

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 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. The 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.

Maintenance of productivity and quality standards set for the department, approved work schedule, and weekly volume log submission are required.

• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management.
• Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, Certified Coding Specialist (ACHiIM), or Certified Outpatient Coder by AAPC if managing hospital coding; ROCC if coding Radiation Oncology; RHIA, CCS, COC, or CPC by AAPC if managing professional coding.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 4–6 years preferred.
• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM‑approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through completion of OSUWMC’s coding test.
• Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.

Location:

Remote
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 persons with disabilities.