• Coding Specialist

    Riverwood Healthcare Center (Aitkin, MN)


    About the Position:

    The Coding Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely assignment of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, as well as DRG and APC groupings for inpatient, outpatient, and clinic encounters. This role ensures that coding practices support optimal reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and quality reporting. A strong understanding of coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and federal regulations is essential to ensure integrity and accuracy in the health record.

    What we are looking for:

    Education and Experience:

    + Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program or Certified Coding Specialist program.

    + Must hold a current coding credential, which may include: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC-H, and/or CPC-P.

    + Minimum of one (1) year of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding experience preferred.

    + Strong knowledge of official coding guidelines, coding systems, and regulatory requirements.

    + Proficiency with coding software, encoders, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

    Must possess one or more of the following current and valid credentials:

    + RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

    + RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

    + CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

    + CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based)

    + CCA (Certified Coding Associate)

    + CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Outpatient)

    + CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder – Payer)

    What we offer:

    At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

     

    Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

     

    EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

     

    Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.