Coding Specialist - Inpatient - REMOTE

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist III to ensure accurate inpatient data and optimal reimbursement. This role requires proficiency in ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes and encoder workflows, with ability to work across coding areas as needed in a 100% remote, full-time environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years inpatient coding experience in acute care, understands DRG assignment, and holds or pursues AHIMA credentials such as CCS, RHIA, or RHIT.

Qualifications

• Experience coding inpatient (facility) in acute care preferred.
• Knowledge of DRG assignment and reimbursement regulations in acute care.
• Experience coding with encoder software and Windows-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate, complete coding for inpatient data and reimbursement.
• Code complex cases using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines.
• Assist across coding areas as needed.

Skills

Inpatient coding (facility)

DRG assignment knowledge

Windows proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

Inpatient Coding Specialist III

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

The Inpatient Coding Specialist III will support the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data. The person in this role should be proficient in coding the most complex types of coding cases applying the correct ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, the newly developed and mandated ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient procedure cases and strive for optimal reimbursement. The Coding Specialist III will help out in different coding areas as needed.

Details:

• Location: 100% Remote
• Schedule: Full time (Monday – Friday)
• Work during this timeframe: 5:00 am – 5:00 pm CST

Experience

• Inpatient Coding (facility) in an Acute Care Hospital preferred
• 2+ years medical record coding experience and knowledge of DRG assignment and reimbursement regulations as acquired in an acute care environment preferred
• Requires experience coding through an encoder and should be proficient with Windows based applications required
• Coding for pediatric cases preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
• RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
• RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT classification systems as well as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Requires excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communications with medical staff, peers, management and other hospital personnel.
• Requires ability to adapt and participate in frequent changes of policies and procedures in response to internal and external requirements for health care data.
• Requires ability to maintain accuracy, work independently and resolve problems effectively.

Education

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Children Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications / Licenses (Additional)

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
• RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association
• RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children We are the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation’s most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.