Outpatient Medical Coder 2

Outpatient Medical Coder 2 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Completing CE credits

RHIA AHIMA

Mid-level RHIT Outpatient Certified Professional Coder ICD-10 Certified Coding Specialist Data collection Epic Healthcare data collection Medical claim denial management Documentation review Full Job Description Scope of Position This area codes outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital.

ICD-10-CM

codes are assigned for the diagnoses of all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System.

ICD-10-CM

diagnoses 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 reviewed for accuracy in

EPIC/IHIS

before completing the chart. This position is responsible for coding some or all the following types of records: emergency room, outpatient clinic including oncology clinic, observation, and other ancillary areas. This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and resolving hospital claim edits that prevent claims from being billed or paid. This position supports accurate and timely revenue capture by identifying and correcting claim errors related to coding, medical necessity, registration, and payer-specific requirements. Position Summary The position is primarily responsible for coding and outpatient claim edit review of medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient's visit. This requires the selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, first listed 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 for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity and quality standards set for the department, and maintaining an approved work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications For Hire:

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:

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).

Competency expectations:

Maintain continuing education requirements as determined by the American Health Information Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders. Review Coding Clinics, CPT assistant as frequently as needed for education purposes, and to ensure the official coding guidelines are followed. The medical records coding specialist attends coding meetings and coding education sessions for updates on coding guidelines and related education opportunities. Regular 40 Varying Shifts