Hospital Coder / Inpatient - Full Time

Sanford; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an inpatient coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes within the inpatient EHR. You will apply coding guidelines, CMS regulations, and coding standards to ensure accurate billing and data reporting.

The role requires collaboration with clinical documentation improvement and quality teams, utilization of various software, and the ability to work from a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligible) or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and/or CCS required.
• RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification required.
• New graduates eligible for certification; must complete exam at earliest testing dates.
• Prior hospital coding experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient records using Official Coding Guidelines and CMS regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of coding principles and third-party payer requirements.
• Collaborate with providers and departments to standardize coding, documentation, and quality reporting.

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligible) or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and/or CCS

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

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.

Job Description

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 Bachelors 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 who will determine one of the following:

• (A) Continue employment if overall job performance is satisfactory. If the employee is allowed to continue employment, failure to pass the exam on the third opportunity will result in immediate termination.
• (B) If performance is not satisfactory, the employee may be terminated.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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