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    • Job Title:

    Inpatient Medical Coder 3

    Department:

    Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding

    Scope of Position
    Coding services assigns 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 patients visit. A senior medical records coding specialist requires the skill set to code multiple work types for inpatient and outpatient services (outlined below). This requires selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedure 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, attending 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 staff member is responsible to address all edits during the coding and abstracting process for complete and accurate coding and MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for hospital reimbursement.
    This staff member will maintain productivity and quality standards set for the department maintain an approved work schedule and submit a weekly volume log.


    Required Qualifications
    Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education & experience.


    Demonstrated coding proficiency through the completion of OSUWMs coding test.


    Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.


    Associates Degree in Health Information Management, and a minimum of 1 year academic medical center 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.
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    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.
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    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.

    Explore our extensive benefits

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    Work-life: Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement: State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health: Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off: Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial: Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness: Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

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