Medical Coder- Columbus, OH
Medical Coder
Columbus, Ohio
CONTRACT Full-time, 40 hours/week through June 30, 2026; renewable up to four additional one-year terms
++MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)++
Medical Coder Specifications:
Credentials MUST have one of the following:
- AHIMA: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA
- AAPC: CPC
Experience:
- Coder Level 2 preferred: 3 4 years of medical coding experience
- Coder Level 1 acceptable: 1 2 years of experience
Technical Proficiency:
- Fluent in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and CPT procedures
- Knowledge of HCPCS
- Ability to apply nationally recognized correct coding guidelines
Other Required Skills:
- Ability to handle time-sensitive coding issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in coding
Work Requirements:
- Must work onsite at Columbus office
- Must work 40 hours/week , 8 hours/day, during core hours (8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.)
++3. RESPONSIBILITIES (DAILY ROLE-SPECIFIC)++
Core Job Duties:
- Review and analyze diagnoses to assign correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes
- Serve as technical coding resource for personnel and external partners
- Provide accurate code assignment for workers’ compensation claims
- Collaborate with BWC program managers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and agency policies
- Assist in identifying and resolving coding discrepancies (CPT and HCPCS)
Analytical & Administrative Tasks:
- Monitor ICD reports generated by systems
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency
- Draft or update policies and procedures (developed after employment)
- Conduct research and interpret coding guidelines as needed
++4. DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE++
(Based on Coder Level 2 profile, which is the target level)
- ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes and grouping methodologies
- Human anatomy & physiology
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Database and health information systems
- Applied statistics (developed after employment)
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to gather, collate, classify, and analyze data
- Strong reporting and documentation skills
- Ability to handle sensitive inquiries professionally