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
- Staring 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
- Associates or a Bachelors degree in Health Information or an Associates or Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration with a coding certification, such as CCS certified coding specialist.
- 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.
Associate or bachelor's degree in health information or healthcare administration with coding certification; AHIMA or AAPC certification, 1+ year inpatient coding and medical office experience, ICD-10-CM/PCS and Epic experience required.
Key Responsibilities
- analyzing documentation
- auditing records
- educating providers
Skills & Tools
ICD-10-CM/PCS, Epic
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- Salary: USD 53,456 – 80,225 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About CentraCare
A healthcare organization providing medical services and supporting patient care. — Industry: Healthcare