Coding Associate Analyst II

Job Description:
Evaluates health record documentation and charges to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the outpatient visit. Ensures that data complies with regulatory and coding guidelines. Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures for a given visit, to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-1 CM, HCPCS and CPT codes. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department.

Education Qualifications:
Successful completion or currently enrolled in a medical coding program which includes completed course work in ICD-1-CM, HCPCS, CPT codes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test. OR Credentialed as, or eligible for, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree in health information management, healthcare, business or related field of study

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years experience coding with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• AHIMA credential (RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC -H (Certified Professional Coder – Hospital))
• AAPC credential (CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

*Applicable credentialing required within 2 years of date of hire. 

Pay Range
$47362 - $71032 / year

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.