Inpatient Medical Coder 3

Inpatient Medical Coder 3

Department : Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding

Job Description

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 patient's 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. Organizational Expectations : Practices within the Health System's policies and procedures. Adheres to the Medical Center's values as demonstrated by striving for excellence, collaborating as One University, demonstrating integrity and personal accountability, openness and trust, promoting diversity in people and ideas, change and innovation, simplicity in our work, empathy and compassion, and leadership. Complies with the AHIMA Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding. Complies with the Department of Medical Information Management's Standards of Conduct on Billing and Coding.

Minimum Required Qualifications : Associate's Degree in Health Information Management. Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Certified Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information :

Location : Ackerman Rd, 600 (2435)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

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 university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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