Outpatient Medical Coder 2

This position is responsible for coding and outpatient claim edit review of medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient’s visit. The 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.

Requirements

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMC’s coding test
• Familiarity or experience with computer-assisted coding and/or automated encoder
• Required for hospital coding: 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; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, by AAPC
• Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts)
• Maintain continuing education requirements as determined by the American Health Information Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders