CODER INPATIENT II
About The Position
This advanced remote position operates with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision. As an Inpatient Coder II, you will accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes along with MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services across diverse and complex specialties, including: - Neurology - Oncology - Urology - Transplant - Obstetrics/Newborn - Orthopedics - Cardiology - Critical Care (including trauma and acutely ill patients) Coders collaborate electronically with care providers and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to ensure complete and precise record documentation that supports optimal DRG assignment. You’ll be responsible for resolving challenges independently, applying department coding guidelines, and meeting productivity targets with at least a 95% accuracy rate. Accuracy is essential, as coding data directly impacts Froedtert Hospital’s financial, statistical, and quality benchmarks. Flexibility, communication, and teamwork are vital, alongside strong adaptability to evolving technologies and workflows.
Requirements
- 1+ year recent inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center or
- 3+ years recent hospital inpatient coding experience
- Completion of Coding Certificate Program or Associate Degree in HIM (or equivalent)
- Active certification in RHIA, RHIT, or CCS is required
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
- Proficient in using coding tools and platforms, including encoders, EHR systems, and other relevant software
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years inpatient coding experience in an academic facility
- Bachelor’s Degree in HIM (or equivalent)
Responsibilities
- Accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes along with MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services across diverse and complex specialties
- Collaborate electronically with care providers and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to ensure complete and precise record documentation that supports optimal DRG assignment
- Resolve challenges independently, applying department coding guidelines, and meeting productivity targets with at least a 95% accuracy rate
Benefits
- Weekly Pay | Paid weekly for consistent earnings
- Provided equipment to be successful in your work
- Ex: dual monitors
- Education Credits | Continued education credits available
- License Renewal | Support for licensure renewals included
- Support & Training | Ongoing on-the-job training and team-building initiatives
- Tech Access | Work with cutting-edge tools like Epic and Solventum (3M) 360
- Flexible Work | Remote environment with strong peer support and collaboration
- PTO Benefits | Paid Time Off begins on your very first day
- Communication | Emphasis on outstanding communication and professional relationships
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
