Associate Director, Outpatient Medical Coding

Ohio State University

Job Overview

Location

Remote Location

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Associate Director of Outpatient Medical Coding oversees the timely and accurate coding of all facility outpatient visits and audits for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and revenue optimization through expert-level leadership in coding operations.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include managing denials, claim edits, and charge capture; supervising outpatient coding staff including Medical Record Coding Specialists, Failed Claims Specialists, and Charge Capture Specialists; conducting audits for OCE, NCCI, and MCE compliance; developing policies and procedures; allocating work assignments; and collaborating with revenue cycle leaders, clinical staff, and external vendors to improve coding accuracy.
• The role is part of Health System Shared Services within the MIM CDI and Coding department at Ohio State University, a leading academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education, where the position supports organizational goals through strategic oversight of outpatient coding operations.
• The incumbent will develop leadership expertise in healthcare revenue cycle management, gain advanced experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCC, and SDOH coding, drive process improvements, mentor staff, and contribute to organizational financial and compliance success through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health information administration or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of medical coding and/or revenue management experience
• Preferred certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS (AHIMA), or COC (outpatient credential)

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• 40-hour workweek with first shift schedule
• Employer-sponsored background check and potential drug screen/physical as part of onboarding

Skills & Technologies

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Remote

Degree Required

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About Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, founded in 1870, is one of America's largest public land-grant research universities, enrolling more than 66,000 students across Columbus and five regional campuses. A member of the Association of American Universities, Ohio State offers over 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through 16 colleges, and is internationally recognized for pioneering research, innovation and community engagement. Buckeyes compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference.

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