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+ **Department:** Revenue Cycle

+ **Schedule:** Full-time / Flexible start times from 6 AM CT, Monday-Friday, Starting time must align with the central time zone and no earlier than 6 AM CT.

+ **Location:** Fully remote.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate the activities and flow of work for coding functions.

+ Assist with daily operations and resolving issues and billing/coding discrepancies. Coordinate staff assignments to meet workload demands as indicated by volume statistics.

+ Serve as a liaison to managers and other departments to resolve coding issues, including coding inaccuracies and denial processing.

+ Assist team members with issues requiring immediate attention including resolving inconsistencies in documentation.

+ May abstract pertinent information from patient records. Assign and properly sequence codes for each diagnosis and procedure according to recognized rules and guidelines, using required classification systems.

+ Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.

+ Keep abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

+ One or more of the following:

+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

+ Reg Health Info Admnstr.

+ Reg Health Info Tech.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

We are seeking candidates who are certified coders (RHIA, RHIT< CPC) and have the ability to work independently, multi-task and have strong organizational skills.

Must have 4-6 years coding experience with knowledge of multi-specialties and teaching physician guidelines. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problems solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic department.

Supervisory experience is a plus.

Ideal candidates must have the ability to work independently, multi-task and have strong organizational skills. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problems solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic department.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.