Coding Specialist III

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Coding Specialist III supporting accurate coding practices for healthcare data at Children's Wisconsin. Proficient in inpatient coding with certifications in health information management.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for quality healthcare data
  • Proficient in coding the most complex types of coding cases (Inpatient)
  • Apply the correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
  • Apply the newly developed and mandated ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient procedure cases
  • Strive for optimal reimbursement
  • Float to different coding areas as needed

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Proficient with Windows based applications required
  • Coding for pediatric cases preferred
  • One of the following certifications: CCS-Certified Coding Specialist, RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician, RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity / affirmative action employer
  • Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees