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Coder, Hospital, Inpatient

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
41 - 66K yearly
Work from: 
Sudan, United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management required., Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required., Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable., Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred..

Key responsabilities:

  • Review inpatient clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
  • Maintain quality and productivity standards for coding practices.
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Job description

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. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

We have dedicated team of coding analysts which train new employees through our inpatient training program. We offer flexible scheduling. Engaged leadership.

Summary

Reviews inpatient clinical documentation, procedural information, and diagnostic results to apply ICD-10-CM and PCS diagnostic and procedural codes used for billing, internal and external data reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring.

Job Description

Using professional coding training, critical thinking, and clinical acumen, accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to conditions and procedures documented within the inpatient electronic medical record. Applies Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and other coding standards and guidelines established for use with the ICD-10 standard code set. Responsible to maintain quality and productivity standards and guidelines as set by the organization. Remains up-to-date on ICD-10-CM and PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements as they relate to compliant documentation, billing and coding practices. Strong knowledge of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs. Works collaboratively with providers and departments such as clinical documentation improvement and quality to standardize and enhance coding, documentation, and quality reporting related practices. Works with a variety of software solutions in the performance of daily work. Flexible and a strong commitment to team where staff and leaders work together across great distances, most often in a home-based work setting.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligible) or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.


Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable. Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable.


Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


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English
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Other Skills

  • Technical Acumen
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Flexibility

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