Clinical Coding Specialist

Bone and Joint Center, S.C.; Wausau (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopedic center in Wisconsin seeks a Clinical Coding Specialist to join their collaborative team. This position requires keen attention to detail in reviewing medical records, coding procedures, and ensuring accurate billing processes. Ideal candidates are effective communicators with a strong grasp of coding guidelines and must have a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Highly effective communication skills with staff and providers.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in handling healthcare-related confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign appropriate codes for procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accuracy in billing.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Compassion for patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

REMOTE POSITION LOCATED IN WISCONSIN

We are looking for a dedicated person with a passion for Clinical Coding Specialist. This person will work amongst a team of Coders, to code and bill for procedures performed at our facilities. You'll be part of a team to collaborate with and given the room to research, investigate, expand, and share your knowledge on coding cases.

ABOUT BONE & JOINT

Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, physical and occupational therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We aren't a division of another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the Best place for patients to receive care, the Best place for employees to work, and the Best place for physicians to practice medicine.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CLINICAL CODING SPECIALIST

A Clinical Coding Specialist's day is spent reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate codes for procedures, and ensuring accuracy in billing. They collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify details and maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial in this role to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CLINICAL CODING SPECIALIST

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with healthcare providers and billing teams, required

• Confidence to work with Clinical Staff and Physicians, required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, required

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities,. required

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and accuracy in data entry, required

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, required

• Compassion for patients required

WORK SCHEDULE

Workdays of a surgical Coding Specialist are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with an hour lunch, or 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a 30-minute lunch. Additional flexibility may be offered after the probation period and based on business needs.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you think you have what it takes to do this job, then the next step is to fill out our online application. Don't worry, the application is pretty simple as it asks for your resume and to answer some questions to help us get to know you better. We should warn you though, if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, we will require that you provide us with further details to help us further understand your interest.