Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school education required; Health Information Technology degree preferred., Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire., Hospital or medical facility coding experience in an acute care environment preferred., Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary..

Key responsabilities:

Support accurate, complete, and consistent coding practices for quality healthcare data.

Proficiently code diagnostic outpatient and emergency room cases using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

Float to different coding areas as needed within defined case types.

Review emergency department documentation to validate/adjust E/M levels and post charges for billable procedures.

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide 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 draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of 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.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

As a member of the healthcare team, the Coding Specialist I will support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data. The Coder I should be proficient in coding diagnostic outpatient and emergency room cases applying the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, and CPT codes and modifiers and strive for optimal reimbursement. The Coding Specialist I will have the ability to float to different coding areas as needed within these defined case types. This position may also support the thorough review of emergency department documentation to validate/adjust the ED E/M level and post charges for any billable procedures.

Requirements

High school education.
Health Information Technology degree preferred.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential must be obtained within 12 month of hire.
Hospital or medical facility coding experience in an acute care environment preferred.
Requires excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communications with medical staff, peers, management and other hospital personnel.

This is a fully remote position that doesn't require any travel.

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.

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