Coder, Hospital, Inpatient - Remote - FT

<strong>Careers With Purpose<br><br></strong><strong>Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.<br><br></strong><strong>Facility:</strong> Remote WI<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Remote, WI<br><br><strong>Address<br><br></strong><strong>Shift:</strong> 8 Hours - Day Shifts<br><br><strong>Job Schedule:</strong> Full time<br><br><strong>Weekly Hours:</strong> 40.00<br><br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $21.50 - $34.50<br><br><strong>Department Details<br><br></strong>100% remote position<br><br>Work one-on-one during training period with dedicated Coding Education/Quality Specialist, with that ongoing support going forward<br><br>Flexible work schedule, with the opportunity once trained to work 4, 10-hour days or 4, 9-hour days + 1, 4-hour day<br><br>Work-life balance<br><br>Career growth opportunities<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>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. 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.<br><br><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong>Associate degree in Health Information Technology (or eligible) or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.<br><br>Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable. Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable.<br><br>Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification examination at the earliest testing dates following employment, and all subsequent dates thereafter until the exam is satisfactorily completed.<br><br>If The Individual Fails The Exam Two Consecutive Times, There Will Be An Evaluation By The Department Director Who Will Determine One Of The Following<br><br><ul><li> Continue employment if overall job performance is satisfactory. If the employee is allowed to continue employment, failure to pass the exam on the third opportunity will result in immediate termination.</li><li> If performance is not satisfactory, the employee may be terminated.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .<br><br>Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .<br><br>Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.<br><br><strong>Req Number:</strong> R-0253888<br><br><strong>Job Function:</strong> Revenue Cycle<br><br><strong>Featured:</strong> No

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