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Children's Wisconsin

Inpatient Coding Specialist III

Children's Wisconsin, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States

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Inpatient Coding Specialist III - Remote

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As a member of the healthcare team, the coding professional will support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.

The Coding Specialist III should be proficient in coding the most complex types of coding cases (Inpatient) applying the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS codes. The Coding Specialist III will have the ability to float to different coding areas as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.

Code the most complex inpatient cases using ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes.

Float to different coding areas as needed.

Qualifications

Three years medical record coding experience preferred.

Knowledge of DRG assignment and reimbursement regulations as acquired in an acute care environment preferred.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and/or CCS certification credentialing.

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT classification systems as well as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Experience coding through an encoder and proficiency with Windows-based applications.

Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communications with medical staff, peers, management and other hospital personnel.

Ability to adapt and participate in frequent changes of policies and procedures in response to internal and external requirements for health care data.

Ability to maintain a 95% code and DRG assignment accuracy rate.

Ability to work independently and resolve problems effectively.

This is a full-time 100% remote position.

This is a benefits eligible position.

Certifications/Licenses

RHIT, RHIA and/or CCS certification credentialing.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

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