Inpatient Medical Coder 2

Ohio State University

Job Overview

Location

Remote Location

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Inpatient Medical Coder 2 role is critical to ensuring accurate reimbursement and data collection for the Ohio State University Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital by assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient medical records.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing medical records, selecting appropriate admitting, principal, and secondary diagnoses, sequencing diagnoses and procedures, using encoder software to assign codes, and ensuring accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for billing, research, and planning.
• The role operates within the Health System Shared Services department, specifically the MIM CDI and Coding team, which supports the financial and operational integrity of the OSU Health System through precise clinical documentation and coding.
• The position offers opportunities to develop expertise in inpatient coding standards, maintain professional credentials through continuing education, and contribute to healthcare data quality and compliance in a major academic medical center.

🎯 Requirements

• Completion of a CAHIIM-approved coding certificate or HIMT program or equivalent education and experience
• Current credential as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMA, or commitment to obtain one within six months if hired via the Coding Apprenticeship Program
• Minimum of one year of relevant inpatient coding experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity for a 2.5% pay increase upon obtaining and maintaining an approved coding credential
• Remote work flexibility with a structured first-shift schedule (40 hours per week)
• Access to ongoing coding education, meetings, and quarterly assessments to maintain competency and credential status

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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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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