Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient
Aspirus Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 - $46 per hour
About the role
- Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes.
- Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes; collaborate with CDIS team as part of the clinical documentation validation and physician query workflows.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required
- 2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience Required
- 2 years or more of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center Preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10-CM codingICD-10-PCS codingclinical documentation validationprovider documentation clarificationanatomy knowledgephysiology knowledgepharmacology knowledgepathophysiology knowledgedisease processes knowledgeinpatient facility coding
Soft Skills
collaborationattention to detailcommunication
Certifications
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)