Coder Hospital -Inpatient - FT - REMOTE - RHIA, RHIT or CCS Required

Looking for a detail oriented, experienced coder to join our team of talented inpatient coding professionals. RHIA, RHIT or CCS credential required. Whether you are a seasoned professional or 2 years into your coding career – we are the place for you!

This position comes with premium compensation based on experience, PTO, a 401(k) retirement plan, and well-being benefits, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. This position is entirely remote or available for work on-site, if desired. Our coding careers offer flexible and predictable scheduling, growth and advancement, further specialization, continuing education and much more!

• Work for a single organization with consistent processes, EMR & management structure

• Building continuous years of service

• Competitive Pay as well as benefits package, including 401K & PTO

• Referral Bonus when referring a friend or college to this program

As an employer, Sanford Health believes that every person plays a part in achieving its goals and seeks fearless, passionate professionals interested in healthcare, medicine, and research. We’re excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and are always looking for talented team members to join our Sanford family. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our organization strives to continually build on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary

Reviews inpatient clinical documentation, procedural information, and diagnostic results to apply ICD-10-CM and PCS diagnostic and procedural codes used for billing, internal and external data reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring. Using professional coding training, critical thinking, and clinical acumen, accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to conditions and procedures documented within the inpatient electronic medical record. Applies Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations/guidelines, and other coding standards and guidelines established for use with the ICD-10 standard code set. Responsible to maintain quality and productivity standards and guidelines as set by the organization. Remains up-to-date on ICD-10-CM and PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements as they relate to compliant documentation, billing and coding practices. 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 related practices. Works with a variety of software solutions in the performance of daily work. Flexible and a strong commitment to team where staff and leaders work together across great distances, most often in a home-based work setting.