Coding Specialist

Remote Jobs; Glenwood (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Positive work culture

Job summary

Glacial Ridge Health System is hiring a full-time Coding Specialist - Hospital Inpatient to assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes to patient records for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. The role offers remote eligibility after on-site training in Glenwood, Minnesota.

Responsibilities include abstracting chart data, querying providers when needed, and ensuring adherence to AHIMA/AA PC guidelines and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Must complete coding certificate program approved by AHIMA or AAPC.
• Certification (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC) required within six months of hire.
• Coding certification preferred by AHIMA/ACCP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes to patient records.
• Abstract pertinent information from charts and ensure accurate data capture.
• Query providers when documentation is unclear or incomplete for coding.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and official coding guidelines.
• Submit information to insurers for admission notifications and ensure timely processing.
• Perform inpatient coding for Hospital Inpatient and related areas as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

AHIMA or AAPC coding certificate

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC certification within 6 months

Coding certification preferred

Job description

Glacial Ridge Health System is hiring a full-time coding Coding Specialist - Hospital Inpatient to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Remote eligible after on-site training in Glenwood.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes analysis and applies codes for the following:
  
  
  
  • Hospital Inpatient
    
    
    
    • ED that transition to Inpatient
    
    
    • Observation that transition to Inpatient
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Swing Bed
  
  
  • Transitional Care
  
  
  • Other areas as assigned.
  
  
  
  


• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records.


• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes as appropriate.


• Queries physicians and other providers when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.


• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.


• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.


• Submits appropriate information to insurance companies for admission notification.


• Completes medical record review of Inpatient charts as required.


• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-Time


• Remote eligible after training.

What We Offer

• Pay Range $25.25 - $34.98 per hour.


• Comprehensive benefits package.


• Professional development opportunities.


• A supportive and positive work culture.

GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA or AAPC approval status.


• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification required within six months of hire.


• Coding certification preferred from the American Health Information Management Association.


• Experience as a coder or strong training background in coding and reimbursement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and communicate effectively.


• Strong written and verbal skills.


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Decision-making and problem-solving.


• Team building.

Performance Standards

• Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.


• Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.


• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.