Inpatient Coder II – ICD-10/DRG Expert

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement matching

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health, part of the Avera Health system, seeks an IP Coder II to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes for inpatient charts across Avera facilities. You will review documentation, determine DRGs, and mentor colleagues when needed.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, with an emphasis on quality and production goals. The role requires AHIMA credentials within 180 days (CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CDIP) and 1–3 years of coding

Qualifications

• AHIMA certifications must be achieved within 180 days
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CDIP credentials accepted within 180 days
• Associate's Health Information Management or Health Information Technology preferred
• 1–3 years coding experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review all aspects of a patient’s clinical documentation to identify the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS codes across Avera facilities.
• IP Coder II may cover Surgery, NICU/PICU, Cardiovascular, Women’s Health, OB, Nursery, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Inpatient Rehabilitation and others.
• Determine appropriate DRG based on insurance and medical coding for inpatient charts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for other health professionals on coding topics when needed.
• Query physicians and staff to ensure full documentation for accurate DRG classification.

Education

CCS

CDIP

RHIT

CCA

RHIA

Job description

Sioux Center Health, part of the Avera Health system, seeks an IP Coder II to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes for inpatient charts across Avera facilities. You will review documentation, determine DRGs, and mentor colleagues when needed.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, with an emphasis on quality and production goals. The role requires AHIMA credentials within 180 days (CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CDIP) and 1–3 years of coding