Integris
Clinical Coding Specialist II- FT- Health Info Mgmt- INTEGRIS Corporate (Finance)
Job Code: 2704
Position Summary:
The Clinical Coding Specialist II analyzes relevant clinical and demographic information from the Health Information record, assigns appropriate ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes following appropriate guidelines and ascertains that the above are compliant with OIG, HCFA, JCAHO, Medicare, state and other regulatory agencies
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Essential Functions:
The Clinical Coding Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Completes analysis of documentation, abstracting and code assignment by body system, organ, etiology and morphology according to the American Hospital Association Official ICD-9 and 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.
* Answers customer calls
* Confirms appropriate DRG assignments (Not required for ICP INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians)
* Codes any type of record, inpatient and outpatient including Rehab, Skilled Nursing, outpatient, ER, outpatient procedure, observation, recurring and any other records that required ICD-9, ICD-10 or CPT codes
Accountability:
The Clinical Coding Specialist II reports to the System Manager Clinical Coding.
Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):
Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): No
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.
Environmental Conditions:
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 INTEGRIS 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.
Qualifications:
* 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
High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
* RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator Certification (requires Bachelor Degree)
* RHIT: Registered Heath Information Technologist Certification (requires Associate Degree) and one year of coding experience
* CCS: Certified Coding Specialist Certification and two years of coding experience assigning ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in a hospital setting
* CCS P Certified Coding Specialist ' Physician and three years experience assigning ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in a hospital setting
* CPC: Certified Professional Coder and three years experience assigning ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in a hospital setting
* Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Oral/Written)
Certification/Experience for Physician Clinics: (ICP, IMG)
* CCS-P: Certified Coding Specialist ' Physician and two years experience
* CPC: Certified Professional Coder and two years experience