Certified Coding Specialist Sr - Surgical Coding

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Certified Coding Specialist Sr in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work with our Provider Coding and Education Team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Certified Coding Specialist Sr analyzes relevant clinical and demographic information from the Health Information record, assigns appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes following appropriate guidelines and ascertains that the above are compliant with CMS, state and other regulatory agencies. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding and application
Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows, Excel, healthcare information systems and encoders
One of the following: CCS: Certified Coding Specialist Certification and two years of coding experience
CPC: Certified Professional Coder and two years of coding experience
CRC: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder and two years of HCC coding experience
RHIT: Registered Heath Information Technologist Certification.
RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator Certification .
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Oral/Written)

Responsibilities

Assigns hospital DRG's 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
Review provider documentation for coding appropriateness, and analyze medical records to complete accurate code selection.
Maintain communication with Management and Providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues.
Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for clinic visits, surgical procedures/deliveries, and other billable professional services.
Act as a mentor to other team members to assist with inquiries regarding coding, documentation.
HCC coders will maintain focus on appropriate queries and education regarding appropriate HCC diagnoses documentation and capture.