Certified Medical Coder - Coding & Audit Specialist

Altru; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a skilled coder to document diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers to improve coding accuracy and ongoing education on coding guidelines.

Expectations include auditing documentation, resolving coding denials with the Business Office, and timely submission of claims. Certification readiness within 12 months is required across multiple AHIMA credentials.

Qualifications

• Code diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services.
• Meet coding guidelines and participate in ongoing education with providers.
• Collaborate with Business Office to resolve coding denials and resubmissions.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes EMR to code with current diagnosis and procedure classifications.
• Researches codes using coding initiatives and reference materials.
• Mentor providers on updated coding criteria and guidelines.
• Perform documentation reviews and audits to validate coding.
• Monitor daily activity reports to ensure timely coding and submission.

Education

CCA

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

CPC-H

RHIT

Tools

HCPCS

Coders Desk Reference

Audit software

Job description

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a skilled coder to document diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers to improve coding accuracy and ongoing education on coding guidelines.

Expectations include auditing documentation, resolving coding denials with the Business Office, and timely submission of claims. Certification readiness within 12 months is required across multiple AHIMA credentials.