Coding Specialist

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.

• Full-Time
• Remote eligible after training.

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.