Sanford Health
Coder, Provider Practice - Orthopedics and Podiatry
Sanford Health, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Coder, Provider Practice - Orthopedics and Podiatry
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Remote MN
Location: Remote, MN
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50 per hour
Department Details: Our Coders review medical documentation, assign appropriate codes (ICD‑10, HCPCS, CPT), and ensure compliance with coding standards, regulations, and company procedures.
Responsibilities
Serve as a resource for providers in understanding covered indications and supporting documentation.
Support both technical and professional services in provider clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), and hospital professional services.
Maintain a thorough understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and relative value units.
Understand and support Medicare and Commercial Carrier workflows related to daily coding, denial review, and appeals management, including preparation of supporting documents.
Monitor and validate physician charge capture.
Review medical documentation from physicians and other healthcare providers; assign modifiers, diagnostic and procedure codes for symptoms, diseases, injuries, surgeries and treatments according to official classification systems and standards.
Use relevant policies, procedures, and individual judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Provide accurate and timely ICD‑10, HCPCS, and CPT coding in accordance with official standards, regulatory guidelines, and company procedures.
Review and audit medical record documentation to substantiate appropriate service reimbursement.
Convey coding guidelines to physicians and other providers to improve documentation accuracy.
Participate in coding team meetings and serve as a subject‑matter expert.
Work independently, multi‑task, problem‑solve, and make informed, accurate recommendations to medical professionals.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Health Information Technology or a certification in coding is required.
Specific knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology, and coursework in ICD, CPT, HCPCS, medical terminology, or human anatomy/physiology is preferred.
Required certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC‑A, CCS, CCS‑P, CCS‑H, COC. If not certified at hire, must be certified within one year.
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills and ability to interpret, analyze and abstract data/documentation.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R‑0240312
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Remote MN
Location: Remote, MN
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50 per hour
Department Details: Our Coders review medical documentation, assign appropriate codes (ICD‑10, HCPCS, CPT), and ensure compliance with coding standards, regulations, and company procedures.
Responsibilities
Serve as a resource for providers in understanding covered indications and supporting documentation.
Support both technical and professional services in provider clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), and hospital professional services.
Maintain a thorough understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and relative value units.
Understand and support Medicare and Commercial Carrier workflows related to daily coding, denial review, and appeals management, including preparation of supporting documents.
Monitor and validate physician charge capture.
Review medical documentation from physicians and other healthcare providers; assign modifiers, diagnostic and procedure codes for symptoms, diseases, injuries, surgeries and treatments according to official classification systems and standards.
Use relevant policies, procedures, and individual judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Provide accurate and timely ICD‑10, HCPCS, and CPT coding in accordance with official standards, regulatory guidelines, and company procedures.
Review and audit medical record documentation to substantiate appropriate service reimbursement.
Convey coding guidelines to physicians and other providers to improve documentation accuracy.
Participate in coding team meetings and serve as a subject‑matter expert.
Work independently, multi‑task, problem‑solve, and make informed, accurate recommendations to medical professionals.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Health Information Technology or a certification in coding is required.
Specific knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology, and coursework in ICD, CPT, HCPCS, medical terminology, or human anatomy/physiology is preferred.
Required certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC‑A, CCS, CCS‑P, CCS‑H, COC. If not certified at hire, must be certified within one year.
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills and ability to interpret, analyze and abstract data/documentation.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R‑0240312
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
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