Coding Specialist

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

What You'll Do :

The Coding Specialist Hospital Services reads clinical documentation, diagnostic test results, procedure and treatment reports in hospital outpatient records and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS-4 codes for hospital facility billing / reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the supervisor of Hospital Coding Services, accurately assign codes to Hospital outpatient (same day surgery / procedure and observation) conditions and procedures in compliance with the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The specialist applies knowledge of the ICD- 10-CM coding guidelines and the surgery section with the CPT coding system to the clinical findings documented in the patient medical record. Applies appropriate Hospital modifiers. The Coding Specialist Hospital Services will utilize standard query and clarification processes to assure consistency between documentation, charges and assigned codes. Validates and abstracts defined data as required by the organization or by regulation. Adheres to the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, AAPC Code of Ethics and the official coding rules and guidelines. Occasional travel to Gundersen Health System facilities will be required.

What's Available :

Full Time - 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

Day Shift. No weekend rotation

This position will be working remotely

Starting pay of $22.40 / hr and up, based on your years of experience

We can only accept candidates from WI, IA, and MN.

What You'll Need :

REQUIRED - 6 months Experience performing ICD 10 and CPT coding of hospital records in an educational or healthcare setting

RHIA or RHIT candidate within 3 months of program completion

REQUIRED – .

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 12 months of hire date or

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) within 12 months of hire date or

Candidate with current CPC or CCA must obtain within 12 months of hire date :

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

What You'll Get :

A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA / FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

Substantial retirement contribution including k match & annual discretionary base contribution

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you.

About Gundersen Health System :

Gundersen Health System, becoming Emplify Health, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than , residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a -bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

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