Job description

• Department: Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding

• Job Description

Scope of PositionThis area codes inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-9-CM and 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 reviewed for accuracy in IHIS before completing the chart. This position is responsible for coding some or all the following types of records: inpatient, emergency room, outpatient surgery, outpatient clinic, pain block and ancillary areas.Position SummaryThe position is primarily responsible for coding of medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient?s visit. This requires selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Codes flow from the Encoder Software to 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 and submit weekly volume log.Minimum Education Required

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
For Hire:
- Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience
- Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMC's coding test
- Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder

Inpatient:
- Required: 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.
Preferred:
- Minimum of two years academic medicine coding experience (inpatient or outpatient)

Outpatient:

- 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; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
- Required for professional 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, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC; or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts).
Preferred:
- Minimum of two years academic medicine coding experience (inpatient or outpatient)

Additional Information:

Location: Remote Location

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Salary Grade: Health System Hourly 017

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 Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Required)
• medical coding: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RHIT, RHIA or CCS (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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