Coder III Inpatient

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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Review all aspects of a patients clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Averas facilities. Understand the basics of ICD-10-CM and PCS codes in depth and be willing to update that knowledge through research or other educational opportunities.
• Coder III - In patient is distinguished by specific services lines which could include but not limited to the following: Cardiothoracic Surgery of various specialties Oncology ICU and others as appropriate.
• Expected to have a mastery level of knowledge for the majority of patient types encountered in the inpatient service line and code those types as needed.
• Focused on determining the appropriate DRG based on insurance and/or medical coding for inpatient charts or other charts as necessary for the inpatient service line.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for other health professionals within Avera on these topics on occasion.
• Queries physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure a full capture of the clinical record for appropriate DRG classification and/or medical coding.
• Assist with the training of new employees and communications between health information management billing and providers as needed.
• Assist staff with denials management including the processing of edits serving as subject matter expert or helping to provide input with medical necessity and guidance from coding guideline references as needed for appeals.
• Maintains personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards for a Coder I. Adheres to ethical standards regarding coding as set by Avera Health.

• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
• Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days

• Associates Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
• 4-6 years of coding experience.

• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
• Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .