Coder, Behavioral Health

Sanford Health

Coder in Behavioral Health at Sanford Health managing medical coding accuracy and compliance. Engaging with medical professionals to improve documentation and attending coding team meetings.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical documentation and assign appropriate codes (ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT).
Ensure compliance with coding standards, regulations, and company procedures.
Communicate effectively with medical professionals.
Participate in coding team meetings and serve as a subject matter expert.
Validate physician charge capture and assist with the appeal process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Certification in Coding required.
Specific knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology.
Successful coursework from an accredited institution in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding schemes preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and other relevant certification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours
Ability to work remotely

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10HCPCSCPTcoding standardsdiagnostic terminologyprocedural terminologycharge captureappeal process

Soft Skills

communicationteam collaborationsubject matter expertise

Certifications

Associate degree in Health Information TechnologyCertification in CodingRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)