Medical Coding Specialist

Stoughton Health has an excellent opportunity for a Medical Coding Specialist to join our team on a Full-Time basis in our Health Information department.

The Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PMS and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems to all types of patient health encounters to Facilitate optimal reimbursement for Stoughton Health. The coding specialist is also responsible for assigning DRG's on inpatient accounts, identifying chargeable items, and entering changes into the hospital billing system.

Essential Functions

• Reviews clinical documentation and accurately assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using established coding guidelines
• Initiates communication (written and verbal) regarding documentation that is inadequate or unclear
• Meets or exceeds minimum productivity standards for coding and abstracting
• Performs DRG assignment for inpatients, optimizing reimbursement when possible
• Review electronic health information for other data elements as assigned
• Utilizes coding & reimbursement software to assist with the assignment of codes and DRG's
• Knowledge of electronic health record and other software systems
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Required: High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Preferred: Graduate of health information administration, health information technician program, or coding specialist program; satisfactory completion of coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPSCS, DRGs, APCs)
• Prefer 1-2 years hospital inpatient or outpatient coding experience
• Certification: RHIT, CCS-P, CCS, CCA, CIC, COC or CPC Certification
• Computer Competency: Basic Computer Skills are expected for this position
• Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Beginning Skills - Able to perform basic things such as opening a document, change font, save a document, write a letter.
  
  

Work Shift:

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• 40 hours per week
• Scheduled Days: Monday - Friday
• Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• No Weekends or Holidays
  
  

Benefits:

Working with Stoughton Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 403(b) retirement plan (employer match at hire)
• Medical Insurance (Multiple Health Plan Options)
• Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO at hire)
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Free On Campus Parking
  
  

Work Environment:

This position is a hybrid role of remote and in-person work at the Stoughton Hospital location. The role supports a collaborative and supportive work culture while providing exceptional, personalized service.

Stoughton Health offers a competitive pay rate, shift differential pay, and excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online to join our team

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