Outpatient Medical Coder, Level 3

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Coder for inpatient and outpatient medical records in the OSU Health System. Assigning codes and maintaining accurate records for patient visits with quality standards.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coding medical records using ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reimbursement standards. Proficient in utilizing Computer Assisted Coding software and maintaining productivity and quality standards in a health information management environment.

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ICD-10 CodingCPT-4 CodingComputer Assisted CodingRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Outpatient Coding Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingAbstracting InformationMS-DRG AssignmentAPR-DRG AssignmentCoding ProficiencyHealth Information ManagementOutpatient Service Lines CodingAutomated Encoder Experience

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Computer Assisted Coding SoftwareIHIS Electronic Medical Record SystemIHIS Resolute Billing System

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Industry Keywords

Health Information ManagementOutpatient CodingAcute CareAcademic Medical CenterContinuing Education Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
The position is 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, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, and a minimum of 1 year outpatient coding experience that includes the following service lines: cancer, transplant, obstetrics, rehabilitation and cardiology.
For promotion: ability to code at least 3 of the 5 inpatient service locations.
OR Required: 3 years’ acute care academic medical center outpatient 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 outpatient service locations.
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.
Outpatient: Certification RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or COC (outpatient credential only).
On Going: Maintain continuing education requirements as determined by the American Health Information Management Association or AAPC.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.