Avera Health CoderLocation: Avera Downtown Building-Sioux FallsWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range: $25.50 - $38.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe 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 DoReview 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.IP Coder II is distinguished by specific services lines which could include but not limited to the following: Surgery, NICU/PICU, Cardiovascular, Women's Health, OB, Nursery, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Inpatient Rehabilitation and others as appropriate.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 QualificationsCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orCertified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orRegistered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orCertified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 DaysPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology1-3 years coding experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.