Health Information Management Coder Inpatient at Froedtert South, Inc. – Kenosha, Wisconsin

Employees in this position code inpatient records.

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Associates Degree in HIT preferred

1-3 years

Coding experience preferred

RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.

Ability to pay attention to detail.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.

Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.

Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.

After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour.