Professional Coder

Overview

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Base pay range

$21.00 / hr - $31.00 / hr

Job Description

Evaluates health record documentation and charges to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the outpatient visit. Ensures that data complies with regulatory and coding guidelines. Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures for a given visit, to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-10 CM, HCPCS and CPT codes. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department.

Education Qualifications

Educational Requirements :

Successful completion or currently enrolled in a medical coding program which includes completed coursework in ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, CPT codes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test

OR

Credentialed as, or eligible for, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test

Licensure / Certification Qualifications

Certification / Licensure Requirements :

• Applicable credentialing required within 2 years of employment / date of hire

Benefits

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health : At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Details

Job Location : Business Service Center

Shift Rotation : Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start / End : Days / Days

Hours Per Pay Period : 80

Compensation Range : $21.21 - $31.59 / hour

Union : DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

FTE : 1

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