Coder Inpatient Ii

Job Summary

This is a remote, advanced position functioning under general supervision and utilizing independent decision making. The Coder Inpatient II correctly assigns ICD diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services at Froedtert Hospital, an academic, Level I Trauma Center. The coder will resolve problems and make decisions independently and maintain a 95% overall accuracy rate.

• Assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services.
• Code a variety of medical and surgical specialties such as Neurology, Oncology, Urology, Transplant, OB/Newborn, Ortho, Cardiology, and Critical Care.
• Communicate with care providers via the electronic query process and partner with clinical documentation improvement specialists to obtain the most complete and accurate medical record documentation.
• Apply all departmental coding quality guidelines and meet productivity standards.
• Maintain a 95% overall accuracy rate and support the hospital’s strategic initiatives relying on accurate data.

• Minimum 1 year recent experience at an academic medical center inpatient coding or 3 years recent hospital inpatient coding experience.
• Preferred: 3 years experience as an inpatient coder at an academic facility.
• Certified RHIA/RHIT or CCS required.

A minimum 1 year recent experience at an academic medical center inpatient coding or 3 years of recent hospital inpatient coding experience is required. A minimum of three years of experience as an inpatient coder at an academic facility is preferred.

Coding Certificate Program Completion or Associate Degree in HIM or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in HIM or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Ability to adapt to and use tools to support coding functions including the encoder, EHR, and other software applications.

Certified RHIA/RHIT or CCS is required.

Hourly $24.05 - $38.48. Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, including:

• 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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961.