Coder (FT - Remote)
Description With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community's health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs. Our Mission Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives Our Vision We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion. Our Values I CARE Integrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence. Our Coder supports Edgerton Hospital by performing the following duties: • Code, abstract, and enter all information from work queues in EPIC system. • Calculate APC's on all outpatient encounters. • Verify appropriate diagnosis and procedure for each encounter is provided and documented. Send coding query when needed. • Follow up on all payment denials. Send coding queries for additional documentation. • Ensure all recurring accounts are coded within 48 hours of hitting the work queue. • Send physicians coding queries for further documentation as needed. Follow up with physician to ensure documentation has been completed. • Acts as a resource person to hospital staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues. • Assists with general office functions and other miscellaneous duties as directed. Requirements • Ability to code using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E&M coding systems and abstract records. • Familiar with APC's • Ability to understand the correlation between medical tests ordered and diagnoses needed to justify payment by third parties. • Knowledge of specific coding requirements for CAH. • Completion of HIM program or coding specialist program and at least one year coding experience preferred. Apply tot his job