Certified Coder

INTEGRIS Health•OK, OK

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a Certified Coder to support accurate and compliant coding of outpatient medical encounters. The role analyzes clinical and demographic information in health records and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with established guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards. The work contributes to data integrity, appropriate reimbursement, and the health system’s overall performance. The Certified Coder reviews medical records, identifies documentation gaps and seeks clarification when needed, resolves routine coding edits, and manages assigned work queues while meeting productivity, accuracy, and timeliness standards. The role works with coding team members and internal partners, communicates coding questions and documentation needs, uses coding tools and references, and adapts to changes in coding guidelines, tools, and payer requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One of the following credentials: AHIMA-CCA (Certified Coding Associate), AHIMA-RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), AHIMA-RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), AHIMA-CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), AAPC-CPC (Certified Professional Coder), AAPC-CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Apprentice), AAPC-CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), or AAPPC-COC (Certified Outpatient Coder).
Ability to apply ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding to low-complexity outpatient encounters.
Ability to use coding guidelines and payer rules for accurate and compliant code assignment.
Ability to review documentation, identify gaps, and initiate clarification as needed.
Ability to resolve routine coding edits and maintain productivity and accuracy standards within assigned work queues.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze medical records to assign diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient encounters.
Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Identify documentation gaps and initiate queries for clarification.
Resolve routine coding edits and initiate inquiries to ensure accurate and compliant code assignment.
Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while managing assigned work queues.
Support timely resolution of coding-related questions.
Work cooperatively with coding team members and internal partners to complete work accurately and efficiently.
Communicate documentation needs and coding questions to appropriate stakeholders.
Use coding tools and references to resolve routine issues and escalate when needed.
Complete assigned coding work accurately and within established timelines.
Follow established workflows and identify basic opportunities for efficiency.
Support accurate coding outcomes that contribute to reimbursement and data integrity.
Adapt to changes in coding guidelines, tools, and payer requirements.