Glacial Ridge Health System is hiring a full-time coding Coding Specialist – Hospital Inpatient to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Remote eligible after on-site training in Glenwood.
Duties & Responsibilities- Completes analysis and applies codes for the following:
- Hospital Inpatient
- ED that transition to Inpatient
- Observation that transition to Inpatient
- Swing Bed
- Transitional Care
- Other areas as assigned.
- Hospital Inpatient
- Abstracts pertinent information from patient records.
- Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes as appropriate.
- Queries physicians and other providers when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Submits appropriate information to insurance companies for admission notification.
- Completes medical record review of Inpatient charts as required.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Full-Time
- Remote eligible after training.
- Pay Range $25.25 – $34.98 per hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and positive work culture.
- Apply Online
- Download, print, and mail completed application or resume to Jenna Janu, HR Manager, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
QualificationsQualifications- Minimum of successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA or AAPC approval status.
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification required within six months of hire.
- Coding certification preferred from the American Health Information Management Association.
- Experience as a coder or strong training background in coding and reimbursement preferred.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Team building.
- Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Skills Required
- Successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA or AAPC approval status
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification within six months of hire
- Coding certification from the American Health Information Management Association
- Experience as a coder or strong training background in coding and reimbursement
- Ability to read and communicate effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Ability to adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
What We Do
Glacial Ridge Hospital District (operating as Glacial Ridge Health System) is a not‑for‑profit rural health system in Glenwood, Minnesota. It runs a Critical Access hospital (about 22–25 beds), a Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke‑Ready unit, plus multiple clinics, ambulance, homecare, eye and wellness centers. The system provides emergency care, surgery, advanced imaging and telehealth services (Telestroke, eEmergency, ePharmacy) with a mission of compassionate community-focused care.
