GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE Hiring for Coding Specialist Ambulatory Services at LA CROSSE, Wisconsin Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it’s what we do, it’s why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:40 Job Description: The Coding Specialist – Ambulatory Services is responsible for reviewing the medical record to evaluate and assign the appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and diagnosis codes specific to professional procedural services in the clinic setting and hospital outpatient departments, i.e., ancillary, urgent care, emergency services based on the documentation. The Coding Specialist – Ambulatory Services scope of work includes care provided in a professional clinic, outpatient and inpatient hospital setting, nursing home or home setting. The Coding Specialist – Ambulatory Services will apply their knowledge of chart auditing including all CPT, HCPCS or ICD 10-CM coding guidelines consistent with standard coding practices to ensure complete and compliant code assignment and hospital billing. The Coding Specialist – Ambulatory Services is responsible for reviewing all available documentation for each patient’s clinic or hospital encounter and assigning appropriate code(s) for each service performed. Codes assigned will accurately represent the medical necessity for services provided. The Coding Specialist – Ambulatory Services will utilize standard query and clarification processes to assure consistency between documentation, charges and assigned codes. Adheres to the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and AAPC Code of Ethics and the official coding rules and guidelines. Upon achieving entry level competency and demonstrating consistent performance in all other performance standards, the employee may request to work from a home-based office. If the request is granted, employee will comply with all provisions of the agreement. Occasional travel to Gundersen Health System facilities will be required Major Responsibilities: 1. Reviews and audits patient medical records and applies knowledge of medical practice, coding guidelines, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to select appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for professional services provided in the clinic, hospital inpatient/outpatient and ancillary service encounters or hospital facility services for emergency services and urgent care. Applies appropriate CPT, HCPCS and diagnosis codes into EPIC for billing, research, planning, and quality improvement. 2. Adheres to the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification) coding conventions, official coding guidelines approved by the Cooperating Parties, the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) rules established by the American Medical Association, the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and AAPC Code of Ethics and any other official coding rules and regulations applicable to the work they are performing. 3. Applies appropriate billing… For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/ABC2A1EDF9994595