Coder

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

2d•$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 submitted for billing, and reviews documentation and performs audits to validate coding efforts. The position also researches appropriate codes using designated resources, supports the resolution of coding-related denials, and works with physicians and leaders to interpret coding data reports and trends. One of the listed coding or health information management certifications may be obtained within 12 months of the start date. English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is required.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
May hold one of the listed certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist–Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder–Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). One listed certification is required within 12 months of the start date.

Responsibilities

Use the electronic medical record to code diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services using current diagnosis and procedure classifications.
Use designated resources, including coding initiatives, local medical review policies, HCPCS, and the Coders Desk Reference, to research appropriate codes and follow coding guidelines.
Partner with providers to support quality coding through ongoing feedback on updated coding criteria and guidelines.
Communicate current procedure and diagnosis coding guidelines to providers and serve as a resource on documentation and coding issues.
Assist Business Office staff with coding-related denials 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 perform 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 departmental or organizational needs.