Coding Specialist III

Job Description

About Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. We are a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide a comprehensive range of services including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services, and family resource centers. Our reputation for excellence draws patients and families from across the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of having the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Coding Specialist III

The Coding Specialist III plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent coding practices to produce quality healthcare data. This position requires proficiency in coding the most complex types of cases, specifically Inpatient cases, by applying correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and the newly developed and mandated ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient procedure cases, all while striving for optimal reimbursement. The Coding Specialist III will also demonstrate the flexibility to float to different coding areas as needed.

Details

• Location: 100% Remote
• Schedule: Full time (Monday – Friday)
• Typical Hours: Between 5:00 am – 5:00 pm CST

Experience

• 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)
• Experience coding through an encoder and proficiency with Windows based applications (required)
• Coding for pediatric cases (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

One of the following is required:

• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist – American Health Information Management Association
• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician – American Health Information Management Association
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator – American Health Information Management Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

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.