Medical Coding Spec II - Rehab

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); Remote; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a certified medical coder for a full-time remote role. The role involves coding across multiple specialties, ensuring accurate code assignment and documentation compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of progressive coding experience, with 2 years in multiple specialties or risk adjustment coding preferred. Certifications such as CPC/COC/CIC/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CRC or RHIT/RHIA are required or in-scope for hire; remote eligibility depends on state approvals.

Qualifications

• Medical coding education required or active coding certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• 1 year of progressive coding experience required.
• 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties preferred.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in healthcare related field

CPC

COC

CIC

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

CRC

RHIT

RHIA

RHIT (Preferred)

RHIA (Preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. This will be discussed during the interview process.

To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We've included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.

Approved Remote Work States List

Qualifications

Medical Coding education required. In lieu of a Medical Coding education, an active coding certification is required.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Associate's degree in a healthcare related field preferred

Work Experience

1 year of progressive coding experience required

2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required or

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required or

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required or

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits