Building Location: Business Service Center Department: 1006240 HOSPITAL CODING - EH SS Job Description: Evaluates health record documentation and accurate reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the inpatient hospital admission. Adheres to Coding Clinic and coding guidelines and queries medical professionals for clarification as needed.  Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence ICD-10 CM/PCS codes and DRG assignment. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department. Position requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, being able to work under pressure, and customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with medical professionals, colleagues, and others Education Qualifications: Successful completion or currently enrolled in a program which includes course work in ICD-10-CM/PCS, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes AND a passing score on the Essentia Health inpatient coding skills assessment. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Credentialed as or eligible* for: CCS, CIC, RHIT, RHIA *Applicable credentialing required within two (2) years of date of hire FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Remote Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN) Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: - 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.

Review and resolve medical billing charge sessions, verify clean claim information, ensure compliance with guidelines, and participate in training and team meetings to support accurate documentation and coding.

Provide clerical and statistical support for the Trauma Service, maintain and update trauma registry records, and ensure accurate data entry for trauma patients in compliance with established standards and regulations.

• Responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, outpatient and/or professional fee encounters • Responsible for understanding and applying all regulatory coding guidelines • Provides interdepartmental coding assistance as needed • Develops compliant coding processes utilizing reference materials • Facilitates optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards • Serves as an expert resource regarding coding systems and regulatory guidelines • Reports documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings • Responsible for maintaining coding certification and knowledge • Performs provider and peer coding audits as requested • Assists with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing.