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A Remote Emergency Room Coder is a medical coding professional who reviews and assigns appropriate codes to emergency room (ER) patient records for billing and insurance purposes. They work remotely, ensuring accuracy in coding diagnoses, procedures, and treatments based on clinical documentation. This role requires knowledge of coding systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, as well as familiarity with ER-specific cases. Accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations are essential to ensure proper reimbursement and minimize claim denials.

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To thrive as a Remote Emergency Room Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical coding guidelines, emergency medicine terminology, and compliance standards, typically supported by a coding certification such as CCS, CPC, or RHIT. Proficiency in coding software (such as 3M or Optum), electronic health records (EHRs), and familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding systems is essential. Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective written communication are standout soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate coding, timely billing processes, and clear collaboration with healthcare providers, which are crucial for both patient care and hospital reimbursement.

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Profee Surgical Coding Specialist III - Remote

Children's Wisconsin

West Allis, WI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Children's Wisconsin rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

257th of 1,054 rated hospitals

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
The Profee Surgical Coding Specialist III will fully abstract, code and release Inpatient initial, subsequent, discharge, consult services and bedside procedures for multiple specialties in a timely manner to ensure correct coding, billing compliance and complete charge capture.
Additional responsibilities include collaborating with providers and other departmental staff/leaders on coding or charge capture related questions/topics.
Must be well versed in surgery coding with knowledge of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular specialties.
  • 100% Remote
  • Full time: Monday-Friday (40 hrs per week)

Requirements
  • 3 years of Surgical coding experience in a healthcare role.
  • Coding Certification - one of the following: CPC or CCS or CCS-P or RHIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of CCI edits, healthcare insurance guidelines and other regulatory guidance.
  • Specialty Coding knowledge.
  • Pro-Fee coding preferred.
  • Epic experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment and solve problems effectively.

Education:
  • High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
+ one of the following: - N/A, CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association, CCS-P-Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based - American Health Information Management Association, CPC-Certified Professional Coder - American Board of Professional Coders, RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association

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