[Hiring] Coding Specialist - Inpatient @Children's Wisconsin

Role Description

The Inpatient Coding Specialist III will support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data. The person in this role should be proficient in coding the most complex types of coding cases (Inpatient) applying the correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, the newly developed and mandated ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient procedure cases and strive for optimal reimbursement. The Coding Specialist III will have the ability to float to different coding areas as needed.

• Location: 100% Remote
• Schedule: Full time (Monday – Friday)
• Work during this timeframe: 5:00 am – 5:00 pm CST

Qualifications

• Inpatient Coding (facility) in an Acute Care Hospital preferred
• 2+ years medical record coding experience and knowledge of DRG assignment and reimbursement regulations as acquired in an acute care environment preferred
• Requires experience coding through an encoder and should be proficient with Windows based applications required
• Coding for pediatric cases preferred

Requirements

• One of the following:
  • CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association preferred
  • RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
  • RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association
• Requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT classification systems as well as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Requires excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communications with medical staff, peers, management and other hospital personnel.
• Requires ability to adapt and participate in frequent changes of policies and procedures in response to internal and external requirements for health care data.
• Requires ability to maintain accuracy, work independently and resolve problems effectively.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required

Company Description

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.