Coder - Inpatient, Certified
Location: Madison Wisconsin
Description: Dean Clinic is employing Coder - Inpatient, Certified right now, this vacancy will be placed in Wisconsin. More details 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 services 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 - Inpatient, Certified, 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 fees, including but not limited to, inpatient evaluation and management (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 do! cumentation 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, 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 well as entering professional hospital charges directly into Epic Resolute.
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent with certification as a RHIT, CPC, or CCS.
2 years Inpatient Professional Coding (or successful completion of the DHS Inpatient Apprentice Program-offered to internal Outpatient Coding staff only).
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and di! sease 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 flexible in working as part of the team.
Preferred:
One year 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 individual! s 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 Deancareers@deancare.com or call us at 608-250-1000.
Salary Range
The minimum hourly wage is $19.07. Several factors are considered when determining final compensation.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Dean Clinic.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:35:08 GMT