Norman Regional Health System

The Documentation Integrity department is comprised of coding, clinical documentation improvement, 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.. Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care.. Job SummaryCodes a limited amount of patient type records to create the hospital’s case mix index database and health statistical indices.. Audits, codes, and abstracts diagnostic and procedural information and assigns optimal diagnostic related group (MS-DRG or APC).. Licensure/CertificationActively seek to obtain 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.

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Job Description Departmental OverviewThe 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, 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.Norman Regional Health System is a team of more than 3,000 healers all working together to bring our mission and vision to life. Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care. Our vision is to be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities. Job SummaryCodes a limited amount of patient type records to create the hospital’s case mix index database and health statistical indices. Audits, codes, and abstracts diagnostic and procedural information and assigns optimal diagnostic related group (MS-DRG or APC). QualificationsEducationAssociates in Applied Arts/Science or equivalent years of experience preferred.ExperienceMinimum of one year of professional coding experience preferred.Licensure/CertificationActively seek to obtain 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. ScheduleM-F Work ShiftDay Position TypeRegular Full Time

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