Certified Coding Specialist Sr

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes relevant clinical and demographic information from the Health Information record, assigns appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes following appropriate guidelines, and ensures compliance with CMS, state, and other regulatory agencies.
• Hospital:
  • Assigns hospital DRGs proficiently and analyzes documentation for appropriate severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting.
  • Provides mentorship and training to on-boarding coders.
  • Completes analysis of documentation, abstracting, and code assignment by body system, organ, etiology, and morphology according to the American Hospital Association Official ICD-10 Coding Guidelines (Coding Clinic), CPT4/HCPCS Coding Guidelines, ASC groups, UHDDS Guidelines, HCFA methodology guidelines for coding, state and federal guidelines, and hospital abstracting guidelines.
  • Performs queries and obtains documentation required for coding for records maintained in other departments.
  • Coordinates documentation needs, query follow-up, and final DRG assignment with the Clinical Documentation Specialist.
• Ambulatory:
  • Reviews provider documentation for coding appropriateness and analyzes medical records to complete accurate code selection.
  • Maintains communication with Management and Providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues.
  • Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for clinic visits, surgical procedures/deliveries, and other billable professional services.
  • Acts as a mentor to other team members to assist with inquiries regarding coding and documentation.
  • HCC coders will maintain focus on appropriate queries and education regarding appropriate HCC diagnoses documentation and capture.

Requirements

One of the following certifications and two years of relevant coding experience:

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist Certification
• CPC: Certified Professional Coder
• CRC: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (with two years of HCC coding experience)
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technologist Certification
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, and application.
• Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows, Excel, healthcare information systems, and encoders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network
• Financial assistance for continued education
• 24/7 mental health support

Day shift, full-time position located in Oklahoma City, OK.