FACILITY OUTPATIENT CODER - CODING

Aspirus; Town of Wausau (WI); Remote; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO accrual from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a Facility Outpatient Coder to join our Coding team. This role offers a path to remote work and full-time hours with a strong benefits package.

The coder will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on medical records, ensure coding accuracy, and support billing and research needs while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical record standards and coding practices.
• Ability to work as a team with minimal supervision.
• Certification in coding within 18 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on documentation.
• Review and collect health information data for care, billing, and research.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information.

Skills

Medical coding knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree in Health Information Technology or Coding

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Job description

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.

Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a FACILITY OUTPATIENT CODER to join our CODING team!

*This Position Can Be Trained and Worked Fully Remote*

Assigns ICD10 CM and CPT codes based on a review of the health care record documentation and application of professional coding standards and billing regulations. Reviews and collects various health information data elements for patient care, statistical, financial and research purposes. Maintains confidentiality of health information.

*The ideal candidate would have experience in Medical Oncology outpatient coding.*

HOURS: Full Time 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Biweekly

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical record standards and coding practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor or Associate Degree in Health Information Technology or Coding, or an equivalent program with emphasis in coding required.
• Previous applicable experience beneficial.
• Coding accreditation and/or certification in coding by a recognized professional organization is required within 18 months of date of hire.
• Demonstrates motivation, organization and attention to detail.
• Possess a high level of interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and initiative.
• Ability to work as a team with minimal supervision.

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.

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 nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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