Oracle Health Cerner HIM Coding Consultant

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Oracle Health (Cerner) HIM Coding Consultant

Job Summary:
The Oracle Health (Cerner) HIM Coding Consultant is responsible for supporting Health Information Management (HIM) and coding workflows within Cerner Millennium environments. This role focuses on optimizing coding processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting system implementation, upgrades, and enhancements related to clinical coding, abstracting, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze, design, and optimize HIM and coding workflows within Oracle Health (Cerner) systems

Configure and support Cerner HIM modules (e.g., Coding, Abstracting, Deficiency Management, Chart Tracking)

Collaborate with clinical, revenue cycle, and IT stakeholders to ensure accurate coding and documentation processes

Support ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding compliance and best practices

Assist with system implementation, upgrades, testing (unit, integrated, and user acceptance), and go-live support

Identify gaps in workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance coding accuracy and productivity

Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures

Provide end-user training and ongoing support for HIM and coding staff

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)

Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with Oracle Health support as needed

Support reporting and analytics related to coding quality, productivity, and denial management

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in health information management, Health Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3–7+ years of HIM/coding experience in a healthcare setting

Hands-on experience with Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) HIM modules

Strong knowledge of medical coding systems (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS)

Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and compliance standards

Experience with system implementation, optimization, or consulting engagements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC certification

Cerner/Oracle Health certification in HIM or Revenue Cycle modules

Experience with revenue cycle processes and coding audits

Knowledge of clinical documentation improvement (CDI) workflows

Experience working in a consulting environment

Key Skills:
Cerner Millennium (Oracle Health) configuration and workflow design

HIM operations and coding compliance

Revenue cycle integration

Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

Training and documentation development

Data analysis and reporting

Hourly range: $50-$65. The hourly range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs.

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