Coder

Job Details Job Location: Senior Campus - Staples, MN 56479, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.88 - $34.28 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, About Lakewood Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Team Our Business Office Team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely coding and billing—supporting both our patients and the financial integrity of Lakewood Health System. This team works closely with departments across the organization to ensure smooth workflows, accurate information, and efficient processes that support overall patient care and system operations. Mission for Position To ensure the accurate and compliant coding of outpatient encounters—maximizing reimbursement and supporting the operational and financial excellence of Lakewood Health System. Duties & Responsibilities Code ambulatory and outpatient encounters to the highest level of specificity using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS for both professional and facility charges. Ensure all coding is accurate and compliant with current payer requirements, including CMS regulations. Review patient documentation and encounters to determine appropriate codes and billing details. Address coding-related issues including denials, claims edits, and clearinghouse rejections. Maintain current and organized coding work queues, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks. Communicate and collaborate with billing, revenue integrity, patient financial services (PFS), PET, providers, nursing, registration, laboratory, radiology, and ancillary departments to support accurate and efficient coding processes. Research payer guidelines and insurance requirements as they apply to assigned duties. Use systems such as Epic and Encoder effectively to complete coding tasks. Remain current on coding guidelines, updates, and system changes as they relate to daily work. Position Type This is a full-time 80-hour (1.0FTE) remote position with occasional in-office duties. Candidates must be located in Minnesota.Qualifications: Qualifications Qualifications Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC, or CCA credential Ideal Candidate Medical Secretary degree or equivalent training Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially via email and phone Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work with strong attention to detail Proficient in problem-solving and navigating coding challenges independently Experience with Epic and Encoder software would be preferred Benefits Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off 401K Match Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year Best-in-region employer HSA contributions Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage! Additional Information A new team member’s starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we’re proud to provide! Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakewood Health System