Advocate Aurora Health is one of the United States' largest not-for-profit, integrated healthcare systems, with more than 500 sites in Wisconsin and Illinois. I
Clinician Coding Liaison – ENT, Audiology
Location
Wisconsin
Posted
36 days ago
Salary
$35 - $53 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Clinician Coding Liaison – ENT, Audiology
Advocate Aurora Health
• Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations • Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs • Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records • Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries • Monitor Epic work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions • Collaborate across departments to enhance documentation practices
Job Requirements
- Certification required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Desired experience in ENT/ Audiology
- Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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