RI Coder III

Departmental Overview

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The coding team at Norman Regional Health System, as a component of the Documentation Integrity Department, works to provide timely and compliant coding for all patient encounters. We strive to tell the story of the patient's experience through the use of accurate and specific code assignment allowing regulatory agencies and payers the ability to accurately determine the services provided.

The Documentation Integrity department is comprised of coding, clinical documentation improvement, utilization review and denials professionals who work together daily to ensure the most optimal and accurate picture is presented for the patients and communities we serve via the diagnosis and procedural coding, appropriate patient admission status and denial appeal processing, when necessary.

Job Summary

• Accurately abstract information from medical records to appropriately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for both surgeon, assistant surgeon and ambulatory surgery center
• Accurately input charge information into PM system for surgeon, assistant surgeon, and ambulatory surgery center
• Assist billing and clinical staff on coding questions and reviews
• Reporting and tracking of cases that need to be posted for both physician and ambulatory surgery center
• Familiarize self with insurance specific coding guidelines and payer edits
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors of Science or Associates in Applied Arts/Science or equivalent years of experience.
  
  

Experience

• Three years coding of experience with inpatient and outpatient types preferred.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• 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.
  
  

Compensation

• $18.80-$30.71/hr based on previous work experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement
  
  

Schedule

M-F

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time