CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons. 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.
Inpatient Coding Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$25 - $38 / hour
Job Description
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 $25.20 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
- Pay range: $25.20-$37.81 per hour
- Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information management or Certificate specifically in coding or Associate or bachelor’s degree in health-related field AND coding certificate combined.
- 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.
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