POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility. This job is REMOTE. FTE: 1.000000 Shift: Shift 1 Job Title: Inpatient Coder II Location: Remote Facility: Froedtert Hospital - Academic Level I Trauma Center Job Summary This advanced remote position operates with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision. As an Inpatient Coder II, you will accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes along with MS-DRGs for inpatient hospital services across diverse and complex specialties, including:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Urology
- Transplant
- Obstetrics/Newborn
- Orthopedics
- Cardiology
- Critical Care (including trauma and acutely ill patients)
Coders collaborate electronically with care providers and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to ensure complete and precise record documentation that supports optimal DRG assignment. You'll be responsible for resolving challenges independently, applying department coding guidelines, and meeting productivity targets with at least a 95% accuracy rate.
Accuracy is essential, as coding data directly impacts Froedtert Hospital's financial, statistical, and quality benchmarks. Flexibility, communication, and teamwork are vital, alongside strong adaptability to evolving technologies and workflows.
Experience Requirements Required:
- 1+ year recent inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center or
- 3+ years recent hospital inpatient coding experience
Preferred:
- 3+ years inpatient coding experience in an academic facility
Education Requirements Required:
- Completion of Coding Certificate Program or Associate Degree in HIM (or equivalent)
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in HIM (or equivalent)
Special Skills - Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
- Proficient in using coding tools and platforms, including encoders, EHR systems, and other relevant software
Licensure - Active certification in RHIA, RHIT, or CCS is required
Compensation & Perks - Pay Range | $24.05 - $38.48 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.
- Weekly Pay | Paid weekly for consistent earnings
- Provided equipment to be successful in your work
- Education Credits | Continued education credits available
- License Renewal | Support for licensure renewals included
- Support & Training | Ongoing on-the-job training and team-building initiatives
- Tech Access | Work with cutting-edge tools like Epic and Solventum (3M) 360
- Flexible Work | Remote environment with strong peer support and collaboration
- PTO Benefits | Paid Time Off begins on your very first day
- Communication | Emphasis on outstanding communication and professional relationships
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: - 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
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
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 at 262-439-1961. 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. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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 at 262-439-1961. 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. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.