Inpatient Hospital Coder

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

This is a 100% remote position based in Wisconsin.

Work one-on-one during training with a Coding Education/Quality Specialist and receive ongoing support.

Flexible work schedule once trained with options to work four 10-hour days or four 9-hour days plus one 4-hour day.

Responsible for reviewing inpatient clinical documentation, procedural information, and diagnostic results to apply ICD-10-CM and PCS diagnostic and procedural codes used for billing, data reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring.

Uses professional coding training, critical thinking, and clinical knowledge to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to conditions and procedures documented within inpatient electronic medical records.

Applies Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and other coding standards.

Maintains quality and productivity standards set by the organization.

Remains current on ICD-10-CM and PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, official guidelines, and third-party payer requirements.

Strong knowledge of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs.

Works collaboratively with providers and departments such as clinical documentation improvement and quality to standardize and enhance coding, documentation, and quality reporting practices.

Utilizes a variety of software solutions in daily work.

Demonstrates flexibility and strong commitment to a team environment, often working remotely.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Previous hospital coding experience is highly desirable.
• Prior computer and/or encoder software experience is desirable.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or CCS required.
• New graduates eligible for certification must complete certification exam at earliest testing dates following employment.
• Failure to pass exam after multiple attempts may result in termination following evaluation.

Benefits:

Sanford offers comprehensive benefits for full-time and part-time employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), work/life balance benefits, and generous time off. More details at https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. Employment contingent upon drug screen and background check.