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Coder, Hospital, Outpatient - Health Information Coding

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
IT
Job Type
Long-Term

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Job Title: Coder, Hospital, Outpatient | Health Information Coding | Multi-City

City: Multi-City

State: Multi-State

Department *: * HIM Coding Hospital Outpatient - Fargo

Job Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Assigns codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records using current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classification systems. Coding assignments are made for the purposes of reimbursement, research, compliance with federal and state regulations/guidelines and for severity of illness.
Meet productivity and quality standards. Requires ongoing review and adherence to a multitude of regulatory requirements that are constantly changing. Applies professional knowledge and uses critical thinking skills to assign codes to meet various payment groupings and medical necessity. Works extensively with electronic medical record.
Prior coding classification education required. Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable. Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable. Work requires extreme attention to detail and work which meets high ethical standards, logical thinking and the ability to acquire an intricate knowledge of system software and hardware. Knowledge of components of the medical record. Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Work extensively with protected health information and is required to adhere to HIPAA privacy and security regulations and policies related to same.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively. Productively balances speed and accuracy. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area. Demonstrates an ability to meet own responsibilities. Follows organization's coding procedures and standards to conduct medical coding practices. Discusses major health information coding guidelines and specifications (e.g. ICD, 10th Edition). Identifies key medical information coding concepts and features such as Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in health information technology. Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred.
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology.
Maintain certification in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by fulfilling continuing education requirements.
New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification examination at the earliest testing dates following employment, and all subsequent dates thereafter until the exam is satisfactorily completed.
If an employee fails the exam two consecutive times, there will be an evaluation by the Department Director who will determine one of the following:
(A) Continue employment if overall job performance is satisfactory. If allowed to continue employment, failure to pass the exam on the third opportunity will result in immediate termination.
(B) If performance is not satisfactory, the employee may be terminated.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care,
leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research,
education and community growth. We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition
here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families
and communities. We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Multi-City

State: Multi-State

Job Function: Revenue Cycle

Job Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: WD02742

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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