Hospital Coder / Outpatient - Full Time

10000 Sanford; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Flexible hours

Overtime frequently available

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a medical coder to assign diagnoses and procedures for outpatient records using ICD and CPT coding. Coding supports reimbursement, research, compliance with regulations, and illness severity.

Meet productivity and quality standards, review evolving regulations, and work extensively with electronic medical records and encoder software. Prior coding experience and professional certification are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate 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 RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS or COC by fulfilling continuing education requirements
• New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification examination after employment and before third attempt

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems
• Meet productivity and quality standards and adhere to HIPAA/privacy regulations
• Work extensively with electronic medical records and encoder software

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred

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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 Union Position: No

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.

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.

Job Description

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.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.