Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
We are seeking a FACILITY INPATIENT CODER to work at Any Aspirus Facility or Remote. This individual will assign ICD10, and PCS codes based on a review of the health care record documentation and application of professional coding standards and billing regulations. Review and collect various health information data elements for patient care, statistical, financial and research purposes. Maintains confidentiality of health information. Works collaboratively with the inpatient clinical documentation improvement staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Reviews inpatient health records and assigns ICD10 diagnosis and procedure codes according to professional practice standards to insure accurate DRG assignment and reimbursement. This involves a wide variety of medical specialties and clinical services and requires translation of the documentation into a corresponding code that captures and describes the patient's condition and services provided.Issues physician query forms to clarify the documentation for accurate code assignments.Screens medical records for compliance with pre-approved criteria for a variety of medical staff/quality management reviews.Applies technical medical record knowledge to various data gathering and analysis projects.Issues physician query forms to clarify the documentation for accurate code assignments.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Prior working experience with Inpatient Procedural Coding experience including ICD10 PCS is REQUIRED.Knowledge of coding practices normally acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in Health Information Management or Healthcare Business Services, or an equivalent program with emphasis in coding required.Previous applicable experience beneficial.RHIT accreditation and/or certification in coding by a recognized professional organization is required within 18 months of date of hire.Possess a high level of interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and initiative.
Hours: This position is Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period.
Employee Benefits
Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.PTO accrual from day one!Generous retirement plan with match available.Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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* MULTIPLE CODES POSSIBLE