Coding Specialist III

Title: Coding Specialist III, FCH – Him – coding

REMOTE US

Job Description:

This job is REMOTE.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Flexible 1st shift

Job Summary:

Perform coding and related duties using established billing office policies in an accurate and timely manner. Primary contact with physicians, department administrators, hospital and/or clinical department administrators and their support staff and billing staff. Coordinates professional service billings for selected clinical departments. Coordination of provider education and training off staff. Assist in the analysis, development and implementation of new professional service lines related to coding, billing and charge capture.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 3 years of coding experience including minimum of 1 year performing CPT and ICD coding.

Reviewing potential drug diversion and understanding of controlled substance management preferred.

Understanding of medication and controlled substance laws at federal, state, and local level preferred.

Experience with trending and analyzing data preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Comprehensive knowledge of E&M (Evaluation and Management) CPT coding, ICD-10 CM coding, payer and governmental policies.

Familiarity with HMO, Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance guidelines and medical terminology.

Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

Must be capable of dealing effectively with physicians, department administrators and their support staff, hospital/clinic administrators and their support staff and other contacts.

Must have the ability to work independently.

Basic PC skills. Epic experience is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Coding certification (CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, CCA) and/or health information management credential, RHIT, RHIA.

ICD-10 proficient.

CRC certification preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 CM coding, payer and governmental policies preferred.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• 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

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.