CODER INPATIENT II

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital • Menomonee Falls, WI

69d • $24 - $38

About The Position

This is a remote, advanced position functioning under general supervision and utilizing independent decision making. The Coder Inpatient II correctly assigns ICD diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services at Froedtert Hospital, an academic, Level I Trauma Center. The Coder Inpatient II codes a variety of medical and surgical specialties such as Neurology, Oncology, Urology, Transplant, OB/Newborn, Ortho, Cardiology, and Critical Care which can include complex trauma and acutely ill patients. 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 II 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 position. A high degree of ability to adapt to change and work as a team is extremely important to this role. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year recent experience at an academic medical center inpatient coding or 3 years of recent hospital inpatient coding experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
• Ability to adapt to and use tools to support coding functions including the encoder, EHR, and other software applications.
• Certified RHIA/RHIT or CCS is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of experience as an inpatient coder at an academic facility is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HIM or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Correctly assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services.
• Code a variety of medical and surgical specialties including Neurology, Oncology, Urology, Transplant, OB/Newborn, Ortho, Cardiology, and Critical Care.
• Communicate with care providers via the electronic query process.
• Partner with clinical documentation improvement specialists to ensure accurate medical record documentation.
• Resolve problems and make decisions independently.
• Apply departmental coding quality guidelines and meet productivity standards.
• Maintain a 95% overall accuracy rate.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees