RI Coder III

Norman Regional Health System • Norman, OK

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About The Position

Assigns appropriate codes to all patient types, abstracts critical information, and enters data into the hospital information system. Monitors accounts 'in process' for diagnosis to assure the daily DNFB standard is met. Maintains a high level of coding expertise and meets expectations for Remote Coding Placement outlined in the NRHS Remote Coder Agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of professional coding experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science or Associates in Applied Arts/Science or equivalent years of experience.
• Certification with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registration with American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other equivalent coding certification preferred.
• Three years coding of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate codes to all patient types
• Abstracts critical information and enters data into hospital information system
• Monitors accounts "in process" for diagnosis to assure daily DNFB standard is met
• Maintains high level of coding expertise
• Meets expectations for Remote Coding Placement outlined in the NRHS Remote Coder Agreements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree