Coder

Location: Altru Health System PO Box 6002 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $20.75 - $31.12 Summary: The Coder is responsible for coding diseases, procedures, and operations for professional and facility services within Altru Health System. In addition, the Coder is responsible for effective communication and partnerships with providers that includes shared feedback and on-going education regarding coding criteria and standards. The Coder monitors daily activity reports to assure all encounters are being coded and performs documentation review and audits to validate coding efforts. . Essential Job Functions: Utilizes the electronic medical record to code diseases, procedures, and operations with the current diagnosis and procedure classifications for both professional and facility services. Accesses designated resources such as coding initiatives, local medical review policies, HCPCS, Coders Desk Reference, etc. to research appropriate codes for adherence with coding guidelines. Partners with providers for quality, optimum coding by engaging in on-going feedback on updated coding criteria and guidelines. Communicates current procedure and diagnosis coding guidelines with providers. Serves as a resource regarding documentation and coding issues. Assists Business Office staff in the resolution of coding related denials guidelines and take corrective action for claim resubmission for reimbursement. Monitors daily activity reports to assure all encounters are being coded and submitted for billing. Performs documentation review and audits to validate coding. Works with physicians and leaders to interpret coding data reports and trends. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification Certified Coding Associate (CCA) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) | American Academy of Professional Coders | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certified Professional Coder (CPC) | American Academy of Professional Coders | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | American Health Information Mgmt. (AHIMA) | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Notes May be certified in one of the above. Physical Demands : • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%) • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%) • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R5315 Join our team. We care for one another. Discover what makes Altru a great place to work. We’re dedicated to creating a supportive and caring environment where everyone thrives. Join our team of health professionals and support staff who have been committed to caring for the region for more than 130 years. At Altru, we are focused on providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves approximately 230,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, hardworking, trustworthy, and self-disciplined. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of our caring and compassionate team! Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary : $21 - $31