Inpatient Coder

Aya Healthcare; Augusta (MN); A distancia; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

College grant programs

Descripción de la vacante

CentraCare is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to analyze and audit clinical documentation to assign codes using ICD-CM/PCS. You will collaborate with providers and the clinical documentation integrity team to translate records accurately and educate staff as needed.

The role requires an associate degree in health information or a related field, AHIMA or AAPC certification, and at least 1 year of inpatient coding experience, with EPIC proficiency.

Formación

• Associate degree in Health Information, Health Administration, Business or related field.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient coding experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office.
• Experience with ICD-CM/PCS coding.
• Experience with EPIC software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and audit documentation to ensure codes meet classification systems requirements.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical documentation integrity staff to translate records accurately and educate as necessary.
• Assist with quality audits, denial management, data collection, monitoring, and reporting documentation patterns and trends.
• Help CentraCare secure reimbursement for provided services and safeguard patient privacy.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Keyboard skills

Educación

Associates degree in Health Information/Health Administration

Herramientas

EPIC

ICD-CM/PCS

Descripción del empleo

Inpatient Coding Specialist

Find your purpose as an Inpatient Coding Specialist at CentraCare.

This position is responsible for analyzing and auditing documentation to ensure it meets requirements for assignment of codes from the appropriate classification system.

Professional will work closely with provider and clinical documentation integrity staff to consistently and accurately translate medical record documentation and educate as necessary.

Assists with performing quality audits, denial management, data collection, monitoring, and reporting documentation patterns and trends.

This role will help guarantee that CentraCare is reimbursed for the services provided.

Safeguards patient privacy and confidentiality.

Schedule:

Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks Mon-Fri Days Fully Remote

Pay and Benefits:

Starting pay is 25.70 per hour exact wage determined by years of related experience.

Pay range: 25.70-38.57 per hour

• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associates degree in Health Information Healthcare Administration Business or related field required.
• AHIMA or AAPC Certifications required.
• Minimum of 1 year Inpatient Coding experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office.
• Experience in ICD CM/PCS.
• Previous experience working with EPIC.
• Computer knowledge and keyboard skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills especially with clinical staff.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Detail oriented.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce.

All individuals including but not limited to individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.