Position in Revenue Integrity for Charge Capture in ED, OP, Observation. Preference given to candidates with coding and/or charging experience.

The Clinical Coding Specialist I analyzes relevant clinical and demographic information from the Health Information record, assigns appropriate ICD-10 codes following appropriate guidelines and ascertains that the above are compliant with CMS, state and other regulatory agencies.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding and application
• Knowledge and understanding of disease process and etiology
• Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows, Excel, Hospital Information Systems and encoders
• One of the following:
  • Enrollment in medical coding course work, awaiting certification for RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC; OR
  • 1 year prior coding experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Oral/Written)

• 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), ICD-10-CM, 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
• Answers customer calls
• Codes account types including, but not limited to, ER, ambulatory, outpatient, outpatient procedure, observation and recurring

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull) : Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)

Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes

Seeing: Yes

Hearing: Yes

Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): No

Hazards are minimal if safety precautions are utilized. Heavy work volume, high degree of accuracy required and stringent deadlines. Exposure to serious error is present: data integrity, health information security /confidentially. May be required to work extended hours, on off shifts and weekends/holidays related to deadlines and needs of System departments. Travel may be required to System facilities. Exposure to weather conditions during travel.

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.