Certified Medical Coder – ICD-10/DRG Expert

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Medical Coder for a 1.0 FTE daytime role. Starting pay ranges from $24.57 to $36.86 per hour, based on experience.

This position focuses on accurate ICD-10/ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT/HCPCS usage, and proper DRG/APC grouping to optimize reimbursement. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, and at least one year of coding experience with RHIT or CPC certification

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
• ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding experience required.
• RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation required.
• One year coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
• Utilizes the DRG grouper, APC grouper, and other computer-based programs to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Assists in the data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
• Remains current on insurance payer guidelines by reviewing monthly news bulletins.
• Monitors the timeliness of documentation to identify any areas that need to be evaluated.
• Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
• Manages assigned work list for account denials and insurance inquiries.
• Works on various departmental reports as assigned.
• Attends available training to remain current with coding guidelines as they change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

RHIT or CPC certification

Tools

ICD-10/ICD-10-PCS

CPT/HCPCS coding

DRG/APC grouping

Job description

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Medical Coder for a 1.0 FTE daytime role. Starting pay ranges from $24.57 to $36.86 per hour, based on experience.

This position focuses on accurate ICD-10/ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT/HCPCS usage, and proper DRG/APC grouping to optimize reimbursement. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, and at least one year of coding experience with RHIT or CPC certification