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INTEGRIS Health

Certified Coding Specialist RHIA

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Certified Coding Specialist RHIA in Oklahoma City, OK.

In this position, you’ll work with our Health Information Management 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.

Responsibilities

Assigns hospital DRG's proficiently and analyzes documentation for appropriate severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting.

Provides mentorship and training to onboarding 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, CPT4/HCPCS Coding Guidelines, ASC groups, UHDDS Guidelines, HCFA methodology 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 and documentation.

HCC coders will maintain focus on appropriate queries and education regarding HCC diagnosis documentation and capture.

The Certified Coding Specialist RHIA reports to the Manager. This position may have additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Heavy work volume, high degree of accuracy required and stringent deadlines are expected. Exposure to serious error is present, including data integrity, health information security, and confidentiality issues. May be required to work extended hours, on/off shifts, weekends/holidays related to deadlines and the needs of system departments. Travel may be required to INTEGRIS facilities and exposure to weather conditions during travel.

Qualifications

RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator certification.

Health Information Management bachelor's degree.

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.

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