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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.
This job is REMOTE.
FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Flexible 1st shift 6 am to 5 pm
Job Summary:
This is a remote coding position functioning under general supervision and utilizing independent decision making. The Coder Inpatient I correctly determines the MS-DRG's or APR-DRGs by reviewing the EHR and computer assisted coding software to assign all appropriate ICD diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient hospital services at our community hospitals. The Coder Inpatient I codes a variety of medical and surgical specialties such as Oncology, Urology, OB/Newborn, Ortho, Cardiology, and Mental Health. Coder Inpatient I is responsible for the admission and discharge coding of all Inpatient Rehab for CMH and Froedtert Hospitals. As needed the Coder Inpatient I is reassigned to Froedtert Hospital to assist with backlogs of OB, Newborn and other less complex inpatient cases and observation coding. Coders in this role communicate with care providers when necessary mainly via the electronic query process. In order to ensure the most appropriate DRG assignment, Coders partner with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists with the goal of obtaining the most complete and accurate medical record documentation. The Coder Inpatient I will resolve problems and make decisions independently. The coders in this position will apply all departmental coding quality guidelines and meet productivity standards, while maintaining a 95% overall accuracy rate. The coder must understand that the hospital's strategic initiatives (financial, statistical and quality benchmarking) rely on the accuracy and integrity of all data coded by them. Effective communication is vital to this role. Successfully adapting to change and working as a team is extremely important in this position. Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 1 year of recent HIM experience in a hospital inpatient coding or 2 years of emergency, day surgery, or observation coding is required.
A minimum of 3 years of recent HIM experience in a hospital inpatient coding is preferred.
Highly prefer Inpatient Coding experience
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Completion of Coding Certificate Program or Associate degree in HIM or equivalent is required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
This position requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
The ability to adapt to and use tools to support coding functions including the encoder, EHR, and other software applications is necessary.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
At least one of the following credentials is required at hire: AHIMA – CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA or AAPC – CPC, COC or CIC.
Additionally, if a candidate does not already hold one of the following four credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC, they must obtain one of the four additional credentials within one year of being hired.
Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests. 
