Hospital Coder - Outpatient

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the healthcare field seeks a Coding Specialist responsible for assigning codes to outpatient medical records. This position requires a keen eye for detail and knowledge of medical terminology. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible work schedule, remote working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's preferred in health info management.
• Must maintain coding certifications and meet continuing education requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records.
• Meet productivity and compliance standards while adhering to regulations.
• Work extensively with electronic medical record systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Knowledge of medical terminology

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred

Tools

Computer and encoder software

Job description

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 ND (Bismarck)
Location: Bismarck, ND
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Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

• Flexible hours- so our employees can get personal tasks done at their leisure.

• Variety of hours per day to select from: five 8 hrs, four 9hrs + one 4hr, or four 10’s.

• Multiple specialty coding- so the coder can learn a vast majority of areas.

• Working remotely in the comfort of your own home.

• Optional overtime approved frequently.

Job Summary

Assigns codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records using current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classification systems. Coding assignments are made for the purposes of reimbursement, research, compliance with federal and state regulations/guidelines and for severity of illness. Meet productivity and quality standards. Requires ongoing review and adherence to a multitude of regulatory requirements that are constantly changing. Applies professional knowledge and uses critical thinking skills to assign codes to meet various payment groupings and medical necessity. Works extensively with electronic medical record.

Prior coding classification education required. Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable. Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable. Work requires extreme attention to detail and work which meets high ethical standards, logical thinking and the ability to acquire an intricate knowledge of system software and hardware. Knowledge of components of the medical record. Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Work extensively with protected health information and is required to adhere to HIPAA privacy and security regulations and policies related to same.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in health information technology. Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred.

Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology.

Maintain certification in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by fulfilling continuing education requirements.

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 an employee 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 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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0226441
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Featured: No