Outpatient Senior Medical Coder

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Job Title : Outpatient Senior Medical Coder

Department : Health System Shared Services | Revenue Management

Scope of Position

Coding services assign diagnosis and procedural codes to 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 / PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients 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 assigned based on information reviewed for accuracy in IHIS during the coding process.

Position Summary

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 includes selecting appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, principal and secondary procedures; assigning accurate ICD-10 and / or CPT-4 codes; sequencing the diagnoses and procedures codes; and abstracting information including admission source, type, disposition, admitting 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. This role addresses edits during coding and abstracting for complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement. This staff member will maintain productivity and quality standards, maintain an approved work schedule, and submit a weekly volume log.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management. 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. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

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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