Inpatient Medical Coder 3
The Ohio State University

Job Info

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Job Title:Inpatient Medical Coder 3Department:Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding

Scope of Position

This area codes inpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital. ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are assigned for the diagnoses and procedures for all inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. ICD-10- CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients treated within the OSU Health System. 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: inpatient record types.

Position Summary

The position is primarily responsible for coding 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 EPIC/IHIS Resolute Billing system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APRDRG assignment for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department, in accordance with productivity standards set for the department, and maintaining approved work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications for hire or promotion

For hire or promotion:

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through the completion of OSUWMC's coding test.
• Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.

Inpatient:

• Required: Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, and a minimum of 1 year inpatient coding experience that include the following service lines: cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation and cardiology.
  • For promotion: ability to code at least 3 of the 5 inpatient service locations: University Hospital, University Hospital East, James Cancer Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital and Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital.

OR

• Required: 3 years' acute care academic medical center inpatient coding experience within an academic Health Information Management department (service lines must include cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation and cardiology).
  • For promotion: ability to code at least 3 of the 5 inpatient service locations: University Hospital, University Hospital East, James Cancer Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital and Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital.

AND

• Required: Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association.

Additional Information:Location:Remote LocationPosition Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal 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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