Coder II - Inpatient

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.

What You Will Do

• Review all aspects of a patient’s clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Avera’s 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.
• Focus 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.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Certified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
• 1-3 years coding experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s 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

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• 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.