Coder - Inpatient Specialist
Location: Madison Wisconsin
Description: Dean Health is currently interviewing Coder - Inpatient Specialist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Wisconsin. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Dean Clinic is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country. Established in 1904 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Dean provides medical and health servic! es through a network of clinics located throughout Southern Wisconsin.
At Dean, we are committed to improving the health of our community and being one of the best providers of healthcare in the country. Our goal is to provide unsurpassed quality and compassionate care to every patient, every time. If your first priority is to provide the very best customer service to those you serve, apply today!
Position Summary
The Coder â€" Inpatient Specialist provides specific assistance to the Coding Team Leader and serves as a lead worker and resource for Inpatient Coders. This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of knowledge of all Inpatient Coding department polices, guidelines, procedures and workflows. The Inpatient Coding staff, under the supervision of the Coding Team Leader, is responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-9 codes from medical records and documents to support physician professional fee! s, including but not limited to, inpatient evaluation and mana! gement (E/M) services (e.g. initial admits, consultations, discharges, etc.), bedside and other invasive procedures, global surgical services, anesthesia and ambulatory surgery services in accordance with American Medical Association’s and Health Care Finance Association’s documentation guidelines, American Hospital Association Official Coding Guidelines (ICD-9), American Medical Association’s CPT-4 definitions and instructions, and third party payor guidelines, including Medicare and Medicaid specific policies. They are also responsible to monitor and follow-up on pending documentation required to perform abstraction and coding for assigned units/services; to assist in the updates of encounter forms to incorporate new and revised codes; to identify areas of educational need; to serve as a liaison and educator between physicians, coworkers and other staff; to research and resolve coding issues; and to answer questions as they relate to documentation and coding, as wel! l as entering professional hospital charges directly into Epic Resolute.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent with certification as a RHIT, CPC, or CCS certification, with three years healthcare experience of which two years must be as an Inpatient Coder.
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process.
Detailed knowledge of and how to interpret the contents of a medical record.
Detailed knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding.
Knowledge of reimbursement practices for physician services.
Ability to work independently.
Establish work priorities and adjust them as the circumstances dictate.
Ability to work well in busy area with constant interruptions.
Maintain patient and Medical Center confidentiality.
PC experience; typing skills; good oral, written and problem solving skills.
Energetic and flexibl! e in working as part of the team.
Preferred:
One ye! ar professional surgical coding experience (CPT).
Experience with an electronic medical record
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit for extended periods while on the phone or computer.
Ability to continuously see fine print and to use the computer for extended periods.
Ability to continuously perform fine motor tasks, such as computer, calculator, writing or phone tasks.
Ability to work on a ladder while retrieving files
Ability to hear and converse on the phone and in person.
Ability to safely lift and to push/pull boxes or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
For more information, please contact us at Deancar! eers@deancare.com or call us at 608-250-1000.
Salary Range
The minimum hourly wage is $21.01. Several factors are considerd when determining final compensation.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:46:03 GMT