Coder IILocation: Avera Downtown Building-Sioux FallsWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: $24.00 - $35.00Position 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.A Brief OverviewResponsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for a variety of outpatient charts for multiple facilities within Avera Health. Accurate abstracting, along with other reporting and editing functions is also a major responsibility. The Coder II works independently to meet quality and production goals for the position with occasional guidance from other professional staff.What You Will DoReview all aspects of a patient's clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Avera's facilities.The Coder II focuses on determining the appropriate APC/EAPC and/or medical coding for a variety of outpatient patient types including but not limited to, ER, ancillaries, imaging, lab, PT, OT, SP and/or dialysis in the outpatient service line.Be willing on occasion to serve as a subject matter expert for other health professionals within Avera on these topics.Query physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure a full capture of the clinical record.Assist with or lead communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed.Maintains personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards for a Coder 2.Essential QualificationsCertified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orCertified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orCertified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days orCertified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) within 180 Days orRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days orRegistered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - 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.