Specialty Coder

Specialty Coder - Job #: 74611BR

Imagine Yourself Here: At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to help people live well. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of providing people with better health care then they can get anywhere else. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. Better choice. Better career. Better life. Job Title Specialty Coder Facility Aurora Health Care-505 Address 2900 W Oklahoma Ave City Milwaukee State WI County Milwaukee Zip Code 53215 # Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly) 80 Schedule monday-friday flexible schedule Req # (optional) 74611BR Explore a Career In Clinical Information Services Job Description Please note, for all newly hired Specialty Coders, we are offering a $2000.00 sign on bonus with a one year work agreement! *Codes research cases and moderate to complex inpatient procedures and diagnoses using ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding protocols (i.e. research, transplant, ventricular assist device, complex cardiac, complex medical). Determines principle diagnosis and reason for admission on all cases. *Performs complex abstraction of cases by completing discharge, transfer, and billing status, and synthesizes consultation information from multiple sources on case records. *Reviews all provider documentation in the health information record so that all significant diagnoses and procedures may be captured for reimbursement, severity and data purposes. *Applies Medical Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) and Ambulatory Patient Categories (APCs) in order to code charts for accurate hospital bill preparation. *Reviews MS-DRG information from nursing worksheets for accuracy. Forwards inaccurate information to appropriate leader as needed. *Compiles data for Center for Medicare Services (CMS) reporting of clinical indicators. *Maintains the confidentiality of patient records. *Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. *Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement. *Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader or compliance officer. --- Applies ICD-9-CM codes to complex charts. Applicant must be able to code complex cardiac, neurological and high severity records at 98% accuracy. Please click on the link below to apply to this position. You will be redirected to the Aurora Health Care career section. Please search and find the jobs of interest and apply directly on their site. PLEASE BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU SAW THIS AD ON JOBING.COM! Please submit resume online below.