Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Scope of Position Coding services assigns diagnosis and procedural codes to outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM diagnosis 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. This position is responsible for training medical record coding specialists and coding some or all the following types of records: emergency department, ambulatory surgery, Talbot, outpatient clinic, pain block and ancillary areas. The Lead Coding Specialist will also participate in hospitals trauma registry. Position Summary The position is responsible for training and supporting new medical record coding specialists. The Lead Coders responsibilities also include auditing...

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 patients 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...

Scope of Position: The Supervisor of Medical Records Coding Specialists is responsible for the timely and accurate coding of outpatient visits and managing timely and accurate auditing of coded medical records. This position is critical to the financial and legal standing of the hospital. If records are not coded in a timely fashion or if codes misrepresent the patient visit, payers may refuse or delay payment of hospital bills. The supervisor shall assist in planning, organizing, staffing, directing the outpatient coding area to ensure timely completion of medical record coding reviews and outstanding accounts not billed. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring the productivity and quality of the medical records coding specialists training, monitoring performance and ensures accurate and compliant coding and billing practices within the medical center. Position Summary: The position serves as the supervisor for Radiation Oncology medical records coding specialists....