Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority seeks a Medical Coding Specialist II for inpatient coding. This full-time remote position involves coding diagnosis and procedure codes using established guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, medical coding education, and relevant experience, with strong interpersonal skills required.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules and shifts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education required.
• An active coding certification is needed if medical coding education is not complete.
• 2 years of inpatient coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Collaborate with the CDIS team for documentation clarification.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Coding Education

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient (Finance)

Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient (Finance)

Work Schedule :

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is remote. 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 Listing

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We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient to:

• Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes.
• Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes; collaborate with CDIS team as part of the clinical documentation validation and physician query workflows.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience Required
• 2 years or more of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• 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.

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