**Details**
+ **Department:** Revenue Cycle
+ **Schedule:** Full-time /Flexible start times from 6 AM CT, Monday-Friday, Fully remote. Starting time must align with the central time zone and no earlier than 6 AM CT.
+ **Location:** Fully Remote
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
**Responsibilities**
Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.
+ Abstract pertinent information from patient records.
+ Assign the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
+ Perform complex coding.
+ Obtain acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
+ Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
+ Maintain knowledge of, comply with and keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
+ Conduct chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding.
+ Provides associate/physician & education as appropriate.
+ Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
**Requirements**
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ One or more of the following:
+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
+ Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. All specialties accepted.
+ Coder specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
+ Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
+ Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
**Additional Preferences**
Ideal candidates must have the ability to work independently, multi-task and maintain department productivity standards.
A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problems solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic department.
We are looking for certified medical coders, with 1-3 years experience including but not limited to: Pulmonary, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Cardiology (all levels), Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Primary care positions require in depth knowledge E/M and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Must be able to audit the 2021 E/M guideline, as well as, 95/97 E/M. If not proficient in the guidelines, you must be able to meet standards within 60- 90 days of hire.
Flexible start times from 6 AM CT, Monday-Friday, Fully remote. Starting time must align with the central time zone and no earlier than 6 AM CT.
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**
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