Coder (Hospital - II)

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

17h • Remote

About The Position

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Summary :
The Coder (Hospital - II) reviews patient medical record documentation and assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS or CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, when applicable, to inpatient, observation, and/or outpatient surgical accounts, abiding by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and in compliance with official coding guidelines and other regulatory requirements. Communicates with providers when needed to obtain complete and specific documentation to accurately assign codes. Follows up and obtains clarification on charge issues. Works with providers and/or clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists to achieve a high level of documentation specificity. Maintains department standards for timely coding completion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• One year of hospital coding experience.
• Current or obtained within one year of hire — Certified Coding Credential obtained through AHIMA or AAPC, or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist/AHIMA), or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator/AHIMA). Minimum certification requirement is either CCA (Certified Coding Associate/AHIMA) or CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice/AAPC).

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records for inpatient, observation, and/or outpatient surgical accounts.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS or CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, when applicable, to all accounts, and sequences as outlined in the ICD Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), CPT/HCPCS Guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with providers and other clinical team members to obtain additional information, diagnoses specificity, or completion needed to accurately assign codes.
• Manages follow up work queues to ensure timely coding completion.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees