Coder

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

1d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Coder codes diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services within Altru Health System. The role includes communicating and partnering with providers through shared feedback and ongoing education about coding criteria and standards. The Coder monitors daily activity reports to ensure encounters are coded and performs documentation reviews and audits to validate coding efforts. The position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to support effective workplace communication with patients, families, and team members. The role is classified as an infrequent driving position. Altru describes a culture centered on support and teamwork, with opportunities to advance skills and work with current technologies.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
May hold one of the listed certifications: CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC, or RHIT. The listed certification must be obtained within 12 months of the start date.

Responsibilities

Use the electronic medical record to code diseases, procedures, and operations with current diagnosis and procedure classifications for professional and facility services.
Research appropriate codes using designated resources, such as coding initiatives, local medical review policies, HCPCS, and Coders Desk Reference, to follow coding guidelines.
Partner with providers to support quality and optimum coding through ongoing feedback on updated coding criteria and guidelines.
Communicate current procedure and diagnosis coding guidelines to providers and serve as a resource for documentation and coding issues.
Assist Business Office staff with coding-related denial resolution and take corrective action for claim resubmission for reimbursement.
Monitor daily activity reports to ensure all encounters are coded and submitted for billing.
Review documentation and conduct audits to validate coding; work with physicians and leaders to interpret coding data reports and trends.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.