Hospital Coding Specialist III (Remote)
Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, Wisconsin, us, 54472
(limitations in some counties) Michigan
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Title Hospital Coding Specialist III (Remote)
Cost Center 101651098 System Support-Facility Coding
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)
Job Summary The Hospital Coding Specialist III accurately codes inpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and assignment of the appropriate MS-DRG (Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group) or APR-DRG (All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) for complex, multi-specialty inpatient services. This individual understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
ICD CM and PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures, including determining the correct principal diagnosis, co‑morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, surgical procedures and/or other procedures.
MS‑DRG / APR‑DRG
Present on admission indicators
HAC (Hospital Acquired Conditions) and reporting through established procedures
PSI conditions and reporting through established procedures
Discharge Disposition code
Collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to address documentation concerns and DRG assignments
Preparation of responses to DRG validation requests and other third‑party payer inquiries related to coding and DRG assignments as requested
Job Qualifications Education Minimum Required: AHIMA or AAPC approved Medical Coding Diploma or Health Information Management Degree or related program.
Preferred/Optional: None
Experience Minimum Required: Three years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
Preferred/Optional: Experience with electronic health record systems. Academic or level I or II trauma experience is a plus.
Certifications / Licenses Minimum Required: Active credential of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) at the time of hire.
Preferred/Optional: If AAPC credential, preferred is CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder).
May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus!**
States Eligible for Remote Work
Alabama (limitations in some counties)
Arizona (limitations in some counties)
Arkansas
Colorado (limitations in some counties)
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (limitations in some counties)
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky (limitations in some counties)
Louisiana
Maine (limitations in some counties)
Michigan
Minnesota (limitations in some counties)
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire (limitations in some counties)
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon (limitations in some counties)
Pennsylvania (limitations in some counties)
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas (limitations in some counties)
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above.
Commitment to Our Patients Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Equal Opportunity Employer Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Title Hospital Coding Specialist III (Remote)
Cost Center 101651098 System Support-Facility Coding
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)
Job Summary The Hospital Coding Specialist III accurately codes inpatient conditions and procedures as documented in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and in the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and assignment of the appropriate MS-DRG (Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group) or APR-DRG (All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) for complex, multi-specialty inpatient services. This individual understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
ICD CM and PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures, including determining the correct principal diagnosis, co‑morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, surgical procedures and/or other procedures.
MS‑DRG / APR‑DRG
Present on admission indicators
HAC (Hospital Acquired Conditions) and reporting through established procedures
PSI conditions and reporting through established procedures
Discharge Disposition code
Collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to address documentation concerns and DRG assignments
Preparation of responses to DRG validation requests and other third‑party payer inquiries related to coding and DRG assignments as requested
Job Qualifications Education Minimum Required: AHIMA or AAPC approved Medical Coding Diploma or Health Information Management Degree or related program.
Preferred/Optional: None
Experience Minimum Required: Three years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
Preferred/Optional: Experience with electronic health record systems. Academic or level I or II trauma experience is a plus.
Certifications / Licenses Minimum Required: Active credential of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) at the time of hire.
Preferred/Optional: If AAPC credential, preferred is CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder).
May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus!**
States Eligible for Remote Work
Alabama (limitations in some counties)
Arizona (limitations in some counties)
Arkansas
Colorado (limitations in some counties)
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (limitations in some counties)
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky (limitations in some counties)
Louisiana
Maine (limitations in some counties)
Michigan
Minnesota (limitations in some counties)
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire (limitations in some counties)
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon (limitations in some counties)
Pennsylvania (limitations in some counties)
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas (limitations in some counties)
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above.
Commitment to Our Patients Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Equal Opportunity Employer Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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