The position is primarily responsible for coding procedural logs and posting log charges at the conclusion of the patients procedure. This requires the selection of appropriate admitting diagnosis, first listed and secondary diagnoses, and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Codes are applied to procedural logs and flow to EPIC/IHIS Resolute Billing system. This staff member is responsible for complete and accurate coding for hospital reimbursement, research, and planning, in accordance with productivity and quality standards set for the department, and maintaining an approved work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:

• Minimum completion of a CAHIIM approved coding certificate program or HIMT program or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency through satisfactory completion of OSUWMCs coding test.
• Familiarity or experience with computer assisted coding and/or automated encoder.

Required:

• Required for hospital coding: Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), formerly CPC-H, by AAPC.
• Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) credential
• Radiation Oncology Certified Coder by AMAC (note: applicable if only coding Radiation Oncology accounts)
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience required, two years outpatient coding experience preferred.