What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist position at BayCare Clinic?
Come work where passion, quality, vision, professionalism, and synergy are valued! BayCare Clinic's mission is to provide measurably superior specialty medical services to our patient
BayCare Clinic Corporate Headquarters is looking for a Coding Specialist in Green Bay, WI. We’re looking for a compassionate, thoughtful candidate who wants to contribute to a positive experience for all our patients. This role is full time, between our core hours, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends! This is a remote position with limited on-site requirements, however, must be able to commute as needed on-site.
The Clinic
BayCare Clinic is a successful, dynamic group comprised of 19 specialties. We are a physician-owned entity with joint ownership in Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital located in Green Bay, WI, offering us a built-in referral base. Each of our specialty practices have clinical autonomy and are financially sound.
BayCare Clinic offers part-time and full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as flexible spending options. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
The Team
The unique skills and talents of each member of our team contributes to our synergy and our overall goal of providing our patients with excellent care. We believe in the power of a positive, collaborative culture, and we strive to provide a supportive and energizing work environment.
Every member of our team has a voice and is trusted to have ownership over their work. To encourage this, we provide regular opportunities for professional development, we seek out feedback and ideas, and we invite participation on a variety of projects.
The Job
BayCare Clinic Corporate Headquarters is looking for a Coding Specialist in Green Bay, WI. We’re looking for a compassionate, thoughtful candidate who wants to contribute to a positive experience for all our patients. This role is full time, between our core hours, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends! This is a remote position with limited on-site requirements, however, must be able to commute as needed on-site.
The Clinic
BayCare Clinic is a successful, dynamic group comprised of 19 specialties. We are a physician-owned entity with joint ownership in Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital located in Green Bay, WI, offering us a built-in referral base. Each of our specialty practices have clinical autonomy and are financially sound.
BayCare Clinic offers part-time and full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as flexible spending options. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
The Team
The unique skills and talents of each member of our team contributes to our synergy and our overall goal of providing our patients with excellent care. We believe in the power of a positive, collaborative culture, and we strive to provide a supportive and energizing work environment.
Every member of our team has a voice and is trusted to have ownership over their work. To encourage this, we provide regular opportunities for professional development, we seek out feedback and ideas, and we invite participation on a variety of projects.
The Job
- Reviews patient medical records and assigns procedure, diagnosis and supply codes to accurately reflect services performed by providers.
- Identifies coding and documentation issues and brings to the attention of the department manager and/or physicians.
- Provides procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance pre-authorizations and price quote requests.
- Maintains current knowledge of payor reimbursement policies.
- Participates in the coding review process to assist in resolving denial and claim edit issues.
- Maintains high quality and productivity levels.
- Demonstrates solid operational knowledge and system competency.
- Complies and adheres to pertinent policies and procedures.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality.
- Works in a safe, compliant and ethical manner at all times.
- A minimum of a coding certificate from a technical college. A 2 or 4-year degree is preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers and related software applications.
- Coding experience in the orthopedic specialty is beneficial but not required.