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November 8, 2024
Upland Hills Health
Dodgeville
FULL TIME
Medical Coding Specialist - Physician Clinics
Position Title: Medical Coding Specialist
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Coding Specialist (Physician Clinics) in the Health Information Management Department
Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role Responsibilities:
- This role involves coding office records from physician clinics including family practice and OB/GYN clinics via the electronic health record (EPIC)
- Responsibilities include accurately coding diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10 coding guidelines and the CPT classification system and entering codes and other relevant data into the EPIC system to facilitate timely billing
- The coder will also query and educate respective physicians on identified coding and documentation improvement areas to ensure proper coding and regulatory compliance
- Maintaining professional competency and participating in coding compliance audits are required
- Previous training in ICD-10 coding is highly beneficial
Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold a current certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through either AHIMA or AAPC
- A satisfactory skill level on HIM coding assessment is required
- Strong familiarity with clinical procedures, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and data processing/computer skills is required
- Experience in a health care environment and medical coding is strongly preferred, although new graduate Medical Coders are encouraged to apply
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: November 7, 2024
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