Remote Senior Inpatient Coding Specialist

Advocate Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to review complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes. You will follow official coding guidelines, ensure compliance, and support CDI and Quality teams to align DRGs for accurate reimbursement.

The role requires 7 years of inpatient coding experience, an AHIMA or AAPC certification, and an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Qualifications

• 7 years inpatient coding experience in acute care facility.
• Experience with revenue cycle processes, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), and health information workflows.
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review complex inpatient documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS).
• Ensure correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and regulations.
• Meet department quality (95%+) and productivity (100%) standards.
• Collaborate with CDI and Quality teams to align DRG and Medicare cases.
• Maintain continuing education by webinars and updated coding guidelines.

Skills

ICD coding guidelines

CPT coding guidelines

HCPCS coding guidelines

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization and time management

Independent judgment

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

EMR software

Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) software

Job description

Advocate Health in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to review complex clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes. You will follow official coding guidelines, ensure compliance, and support CDI and Quality teams to align DRGs for accurate reimbursement.

The role requires 7 years of inpatient coding experience, an AHIMA or AAPC certification, and an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.