The Professional Coder is an expert in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting, and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information. Interacts with all levels of an organization - clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems - that employ patient data in decision-making and everyday operations.

The Professional Coder is an expert in health information documentation, data integrity, and quality. Professional Coder classifies medical data from patient records, reviews patients’ records and assigns numeric codes for each diagnosis. In addition, possesses expertise in the ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and responsible for auditing of appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing. The Professional Coder ensures that integrity of data posted within the Revenue Cycle adheres to policies and compliance. The Professional Coder ensures optimal coding is associated with medical records, data integrity, and quality of documentation is met

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Childcare reimbursement offered for positions of 20 hours or more per week.
• Gainshare bonus based on company goals.
• 401k with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1.
• Loan relief, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. 

Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers In Health, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

To apply, please visit rogersbh.org/careers and complete an online application.

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EOE/MFDV

Required Skills

• Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural code to patient health records for purposes of document retrieval, analysis and claim processing.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Modification, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments. B. Obtains acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per position expectations.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Review of medical records concurrently prior to claim submission.
• Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

Required Experience

• Credentials: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®), Certified Coding Specialist –Physician-based (CCS-P®), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®).
• Completion of anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic/procedural and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding courses, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience of related coding experience directly applying codes, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of software programs, including Windows® packages.
• Preferred past work experience using Cerner™ or other Electronic Medical Record software.
• Valid driver license.

• Credentials: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®), Certified Coding Specialist –Physician-based (CCS-P®), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC®).
• Completion of anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic/procedural and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding courses, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience of related coding experience directly applying codes, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of software programs, including Windows® packages.
• Preferred past work experience using Cerner™ or other Electronic Medical Record software.
• Valid driver license.