Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Medical Coder – Level 2
Pay Rate: $21.00
Schedule: M - F: 8 - 5
Experience Required: 3–4 years
Location Requirement: Columbus, OH
Certification Requirement: (CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA)
Overview
The Medical Coder – Level 2 works under general direction to support the monitoring, analysis, and implementation of policies and procedures related to ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and other medical coding systems. This role serves as a medical policy resource and technical expert, ensuring accurate and efficient code assignment across statewide systems. The coder collaborates with the ICD Program Manager and various teams to maintain regulatory compliance and resolve coding discrepancies.
Required Education & Certifications
Candidate must possess one of the following credentials (active status required):
Accepted Certifications (AHIMA / AAPC):
- RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
- RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
- CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
- CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based
- CPC – Certified Professional Coder
Candidate must maintain membership and active participation with either AAPC or AHIMA.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing ICD policies and procedures to support accurate and efficient coding.
- Serve as an expert resource on ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Support statewide incorporation of coding policies and guidelines.
- Review ICD reports for proper usage and code assignment.
- Identify applicable regulations and agency policies in collaboration with the ICD Program Manager.
- Research and resolve CPT and HCPCS coding discrepancies.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge Requirements
- ICD diagnostic codes, medical diagnoses, groupings, and treatment assignments
- Federal & state laws, accreditation standards (AAPC, AHIMA)
- Human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Coding theory, applications, and compliance
- Claims processing & data management
- Healthcare delivery systems, administration, and health information systems
- Database management, statistics, and outcome analysis
- Agency statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with agency-specific software and standard office equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Project management capabilities
- Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation
Abilities
- Define problems, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions
- Draft and edit policies, procedures, and directives
- Apply statistical analysis
- Conduct research and classify information
- Maintain accurate records and databases
- Prepare concise, accurate reports
- Present information to both specialized and general audiences
- Build strong internal and external relationships
- Handle sensitive inquiries professionally
- Use and interpret ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding publications