Remote Medical Coder — Health Information Specialist

Winona Health; Winona, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Professional Coder in Health Information Management. This role focuses on coding analysis of medical documentation and assignment of codes for claim submissions, under supervision of the HIM Office Manager.

It involves reviewing guidelines, recommending data queries, and supporting accurate coding across patient records. The position entails coding of all claims, reviewing denials, and training providers to maximize revenue.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Coding/Health Information Technology or equivalent education/experience to pass the AAPC Certification Exam
• National coding certification or ability to become certified within one year of hire
• Advanced Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Cerner

Responsibilities

• Code all medical claims according to correct initiatives and regulations to ensure prompt payments.
• Review claim denials and resubmissions; track denial trends to improve cash flow.
• Provide training to providers on maximizing revenue through accurate coding.
• Assist with documentation completion to stay compliant and drive revenue growth.
• Support data abstraction for quality measures and reporting to the appropriate organization.
• Resolve charting issues with care team and ensure chart completeness.

Skills

National coding certification

Advanced computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Coding/Health Information Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Cerner

Job description

Winona Health is seeking a Professional Coder in Health Information Management. This role focuses on coding analysis of medical documentation and assignment of codes for claim submissions, under supervision of the HIM Office Manager.

It involves reviewing guidelines, recommending data queries, and supporting accurate coding across patient records. The position entails coding of all claims, reviewing denials, and training providers to maximize revenue.