Coding Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Glacial Ridge Heath System - Glenwood, MN, Salary Range: $25.25 - $34.98Hourly, Glacial Ridge Health System is hiring a full-time coding Coding Specialist – Hospital Inpatient to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Remote eligible after on-site training in Glenwood.

Duties & Responsibilities

Completes analysis and applies codes for the following:

Hospital Inpatient

ED that transition to Inpatient
Observation that transition to Inpatient

Swing Bed
Transitional Care
Other areas as assigned.

Abstracts pertinent information from patient records.
Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes as appropriate.
Queries physicians and other providers when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Submits appropriate information to insurance companies for admission notification.
Completes medical record review of Inpatient charts as required.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full-Time
Remote eligible after training.

What We Offer

Pay Range $25.25 – $34.98 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Professional development opportunities.
A supportive and positive work culture.

How to Apply

Apply Online
Download, print, and mail completed application or resume to Jenna Janu, HR Manager, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334

GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications: Qualifications

Minimum of successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA or AAPC approval status.
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification required within six months of hire.
Coding certification preferred from the American Health Information Management Association.
Experience as a coder or strong training background in coding and reimbursement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Team building.

Performance Standards

Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.