Inpatient Medical Coder 4

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Train and support new medical record coding specialists .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding, while ensuring compliance with inpatient and outpatient coding policies. Proficient in auditing coding accuracy and maintaining the integrity of electronic medical records.

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ICD-9 CodingICD-10 CodingCPT-4 CodingRHIA CertificationRHIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Medical Record CodingCoding AuditDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingCoding IntegrityAbstracting InformationEncoder SoftwareTrauma Registry ParticipationInpatient CodingOutpatient Coding

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record SystemsIHIS

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCOCCPC

Industry Keywords

Health Information ManagementMedical CodingCoding PoliciesCoding ProceduresHospital Coding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train and support new medical record coding specialists
Audit the coding of records
Ensure inpatient and outpatient coding policies and procedures reflect practice
Ensure the integrity of information in the electronic medical record
Monitor completion of coding activities
Code inpatient, emergency department, ambulatory surgery, Talbot, outpatient clinic, pain block, and ancillary-area medical records
Select appropriate admitting, principal, secondary, and procedural diagnoses and procedures
Assign accurate ICD-9, ICD-10, and/or CPT-4 codes
Sequence diagnosis and procedure codes
Abstract admission source, type, disposition, and physician information
Review information in IHIS and select codes in Encoder Software
Participate in the hospital's trauma registry

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-Year College Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
Associate Degree in Health Information Management or other qualifying associate degree in health care, or minimum two years of daily hospital coding production specific to the area of discipline
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS accreditation/certification by the American Health Information Management Association, or COC by AAPC, or CPC with CHONC
Minimum of two years academic medical coding experience
4 years of relevant experience required
6 or more years of relevant experience preferred
Successful completion of a background check
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position
Regular position
40 scheduled hours
First shift
Remote work arrangement