Inpatient Coding Specialist

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•$26 - $39•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associates or a Bachelors degree in Health Information or an Associates or Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration with a coding certification, such as CCS certified coding specialist.
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.

Responsibilities

Analyzing and auditing documentation to ensure it meets requirements for assignment of codes from the appropriate classification system.
Working closely with provider and clinical documentation integrity staff to consistently and accurately translate medical record documentation and educate as necessary.
Performing quality audits, denial management, data collection, monitoring and reporting documentation patterns and trends.
Guaranteeing that CentraCare is reimbursed for the services provided.
Safeguarding patient privacy and confidentiality.