Coder

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

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location:Altru Health System,PO Box 6002,Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $22.87 - $34.31Summary:The Coder is responsible for coding diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services within Altru Health System. In addition, the Coder is responsible for effective communication and partnerships with providers that includes shared feedback and on-going education regarding coding criteria and standards. The Coder monitors daily activity reports to assure all encounters are being coded and performs documentation review and audits to validate coding efforts. .Essential Job Functions:Utilizes the electronic medical record to code diseases, procedures, and operations with the current diagnosis and procedure classifications for both professional and facility services.Accesses designated resources such as coding initiatives, local medical review policies, HCPCS, Coders Desk Reference, etc. to research appropriate codes for adherence with coding guidelines.Partners with providers for quality, optimum coding by engaging in on-going feedback on updated coding criteria and guidelines.Communicates current procedure and diagnosis coding guidelines with providers. Serves as a resource regarding documentation and coding issues.Assists Business Office staff in the resolution of coding related denials guidelines and take corrective action for claim resubmission for reimbursement.Monitors daily activity reports to assure all encounters are being coded and submitted for billing.Performs documentation review and audits to validate coding. Works with physicians and leaders to interpret coding data reports and trends.Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.CertificationCertified Coding Associate (CCA) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesCertified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date HR Primary SourcesCertified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) | American Academy of Professional Coders | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesCertified Professional Coder (CPC) | American Academy of Professional Coders | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesNotesMay be certified in one of the above.Language Requirements:This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.Physical Demands :• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8392Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)