Employment Opportunities
Medical Coder
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Revenue Integrity
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Little Axe Health Clinic in Little Axe, Oklahoma within the Health Business Office. The Little Axe Health Center is a new facility that serves Absentee Shawnee Tribal members as well as other Native American and Non-native American Sooner Care patients. The purpose of this position is to abstract and code patient’s medical record, according to state and federal rules and regulations that will help process third party billing.
Responsibilities & Duties
Performs coding validation to ensure that the diagnosis/procedures submitted on the claim are supported by the clinical record documentation and appropriate billing by contact.
Accurately assign codes to all claims following the standards of ethical coding, developed by AHIMA and in accordance with the ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes and coding conventions.
Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.
Audit provider-assigned codes in electronic health records.
Analyze, code, retrieves, and complies data from patient record.
Participates in organization-wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Verifies all patient data in EHR Software to help ensure accuracy of information.
Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual.
Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation.
Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear.
Communicate and ensure that all codes are current and active.
Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/electronic health records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage, and sharing of medical records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Reguirements and Qualifications
High School Degree with 5 years’ experience in coding or Associates degree or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in medical records and/or medical data entry.
Three years in a fast paced medical office setting, preferred.
CPC-(Certified Professional Coder) or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
COC-Certified Outpatient Coder preferred.
Documented training and experience in maintenance of medical records and ICD-10-CM/DRG coding.
eClinical works EHR systems experience is preferred.
A working knowledge of medical terminology and physiology and legal aspects of health information.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Must have knowledge of or experience in working with third party resources such as Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance, Contract Health or Coordination of Benefits, medical records, and patient registration.
Must be reliable, detailed oriented, capable of multi-tasking with excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong professional customer-service interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to relate well with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to adjust to changing conditions.
Must be computer literate required (Windows operating systems – Microsoft Word, Excel).
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
3 weeks 6 days ago