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Medical Coder II

Location: Local Candidates Only- Columbus, OH
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Coder II to support the monitoring, analysis, and implementation of accurate and efficient medical coding policies and systems. This role serves as a coding resource, analyst, and technical advisor for ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding methodologies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, agency policies, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced coding knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure coding accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must be local and meet all certification requirements. Applications without the required certifications will not be considered.

Required Certifications (Must Maintain Active Status)

Candidates must possess one or more of the following coding credentials:

AHIMA Certifications

• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
• CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based

AAPC Certifications

• CPC – Certified Professional Coder

Professional Membership Requirement

Must maintain active membership and participation with one of the following professional organizations:

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Education

• RHIA or RHIT degree and/or CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification required.

Experience

• 3–4 years of professional medical coding experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and implementing policies and procedures related to ICD coding systems and medical coding operations.
• Serve as a medical coding resource and technical advisor regarding ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding methodologies.
• Interpret and apply coding guidelines, regulations, and agency policies on a statewide basis.
• Monitor coding reports generated through agency systems to ensure appropriate usage and assignment of ICD codes.
• Assist the ICD Program Manager in identifying and implementing applicable regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze coding data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve CPT and HCPCS coding discrepancies.
• Support coding audits, compliance initiatives, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain coding accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain coding-related documentation, policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

Required Knowledge

• ICD diagnostic coding, medical diagnoses, assignments, and groupings
• ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems
• CPT and HCPCS coding methodologies
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Healthcare delivery systems and health science administration
• Claims processing and healthcare data management
• Health information systems and database management
• Healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements
• Agency statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
• Process analysis, outcome analysis, and applied statistics
• Business management and public relations principles

Required Skills

• Medical coding and classification systems expertise
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation
• Project management and process improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Operation of office equipment and computer systems
• Research, documentation, and policy development

Required Abilities

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw logical conclusions
• Interpret and apply ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Draft, edit, and implement administrative policies and procedures
• Conduct statistical and operational analyses
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation
• Prepare concise, meaningful, and accurate reports
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Present information to both specialized and general audiences
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Apply research methodologies to gather and analyze healthcare data