Hospital Coder - Inpatient

Sanford Health; Minnesota; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Hospital Coder - Inpatient to review and accurately assign medical codes for inpatient documentation. The role requires a solid understanding of coding principles and necessitates relevant certifications and experience in hospital coding. This position is ideal for candidates with a commitment to quality and collaborative work in a remote environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in relevant field and necessary certifications required.
• Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of coding principles and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards set by the organization.
• Collaborate with providers to enhance coding and documentation practices.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Critical thinking

Clinical acumen

Knowledge of MS-DRGs

Knowledge of APR-DRGs

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Tools

Computer software

Encoder software

Job description

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Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Remote MN

Location: Remote, MN

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Job Summary: Reviews inpatient clinical documentation, procedural information, and diagnostic results to apply ICD-10-CM and PCS diagnostic and procedural codes used for billing, internal and external data reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring. Using professional coding training, critical thinking, and clinical acumen, accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to conditions and procedures documented within the inpatient electronic medical record. Applies Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and other coding standards and guidelines established for use with the ICD-10 standard code set. Responsible to maintain quality and productivity standards and guidelines as set by the organization. Remains up-to-date on ICD-10-CM and PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements as they relate to compliant documentation, billing and coding practices. Strong knowledge of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs. Works collaboratively with providers and departments such as clinical documentation improvement and quality to standardize and enhance coding, documentation, and quality reporting related practices. Works with a variety of software solutions in the performance of daily work. Flexible and a strong commitment to team where staff and leaders work together across great distances, most often in a home-based work setting.

Qualifications: Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligible) or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable. Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification examination at the earliest testing dates following employment, and all subsequent dates thereafter until the exam is satisfactorily completed. If the individual fails the exam two consecutive times, there will be an evaluation by the Department Director to determine whether to continue employment or terminate.

Benefits: Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), work/life balance benefits, and generous time off. For more information, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Accommodations available upon request. Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer requires a drug screen and background check.

Req Number: R-0226913

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

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