Certified Coder

Responsibilities

• Analyzes clinical and demographic information from the health record to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Sets up and maintains productivity and accuracy standards while managing assigned work queues and supports timely resolution of coding related questions.
• Works cooperatively with coding team members and internal partners to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Clears documentation needs and coding questions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Utilizes coding tools and references to resolve routine issues and escalates when needed.
• Completes assigned coding work accurately and within established timelines.
• Supports accurate coding outcomes that contribute to reimbursement and data integrity.
• Adapts to changes in coding guidelines, tools, and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses/Certifications: AHIMA-CCA (Certified Coding Associate) OR AHIMA-RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) OR AHIMA-RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) OR AHIMA-CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) OR AAPC-CPC (Certified Professional Coder) OR AAPC-CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Apprentice), AAPC-CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), AAPPC-COC (Certified Outpatient Coder)
• SKILLS: Day-to-day work requires: applying ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding for low-complexity outpatient encounters; utilizing coding guidelines and payer rules to ensure accurate and compliant code assignment; reviewing documentation, identifying gaps, and initiating clarification as needed; resolving routine coding edits; and maintaining productivity and accuracy standards within assigned work queues.

About the Role

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.