Medical Coding Intern

Quartz Health Solutions; Madison (AL); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Intern retreat in Madison

Mentorship support

Professional workshops

Volunteer experiences

ERGs access

Job summary

Quartz Health Solutions seeks a Medical Coding Intern to join our Coding Integrity Unit from June through December 2027 in Madison, WI. You will gain hands-on experience, support coding policy development, and collaborate with professionals to improve coding accuracy.

The role offers hands-on exposure to CPT/ICD-10, HIPAA compliance, and health information workflows, with a structured mentorship, workshops, and a retreat to kick off the program.

Qualifications

• Interest in Medical Coding as a career path and related studies.
• Ability to commit to 20 hours per week from June to December 2027.
• Must be within 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and travel to HQ Jun–Aug.
• Completion of CPT and ICD-10 Coding coursework by internship start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coding logic denial reviews and analysis.
• Research CPT, ICD-10, and coding guideline updates.
• Support development, maintenance, and review of coding policies.
• Review unlisted procedure codes and assist coding software administration.
• Participate in coding-related research projects and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Diploma/degree in Medical Coding or Health Information Technology

Completion of CPT and ICD-10 Coding courses

Graduating May 2027–May 2028

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Coding software & systems

Job description

Overview

Quartz is seeking a Medical Coding Intern to join our team from June through December 2027. This opportunity is ideal for a student pursuing a career in Medical Coding or Health Information Technology who is interested in applying classroom knowledge in a real-world healthcare environment.

As a Medical Coding Intern, you will work alongside experienced coding professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable exposure to the health insurance industry. Throughout the internship, you will develop technical coding knowledge, professional skills, and industry experience that will support your future career goals.

Internship Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Networking and team-building opportunities
• Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
• Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
• Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
• Mock interview and résumé development workshops
• Job shadowing opportunities
• Paid volunteer experience
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Medical Coding Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience while supporting key initiatives within the Coding Integrity Unit. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with coding logic denial reviews and analysis
• Researching CPT, ICD-10, and coding guideline updates
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and review of coding policies
• Conducting reviews of unlisted procedure codes
• Assisting with coding software administration and maintenance
• Participating in coding‑related research projects
• Collaborating with coding professionals to support coding accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Analyzing coding trends and identifying opportunities for process improvement

What You'll Learn

Throughout the internship, you will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as:

Medical Coding & Healthcare Knowledge

• Application of coding concepts to medical claims
• HIPAA regulations and compliance requirements
• Health insurance products and operations
• Industry regulations, trends, and market dynamics

Professional Skills

• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organization
• Professional workplace etiquette and collaboration

Technology & Business Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Coding software and systems used within the healthcare industry

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:

• Demonstrated interest in Medical Coding as a possible career path
• Ability to work 20 hours per week from June to December 2027
• Seeking a student pursuing a Medical Coding or Health Information Technology Diploma or Degree program and Graduating between May 2027 and May 2028
• Completion of a CPT and ICD-10 Coding course by the start of internship
• Must live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
• Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future

Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high‑speed, non‑satellite Internet to successfully work from home.

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background check.

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.