Medical Coding Specialist II Inpatient

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Coding Specialist II to join their remote team. This full-time position offers the chance to work from approved states while contributing to the highest-rated hospital in Wisconsin. You'll be responsible for accurately coding inpatient cases using ICD-10 guidelines, collaborating with clinical teams to ensure precise documentation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, tuition benefits, and flexible scheduling options to support your work-life balance. If you are passionate about coding and healthcare, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education; or active coding certification.
• 2+ years of inpatient facility coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes following official guidelines.
• Collaborate with CDIS team for documentation clarification.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

anatomy knowledge

physiology knowledge

collaboration skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Coding Education or Certification

Job description

Work Schedule :

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states, which 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. Please refer to the Approved Remote Work States Listing for the full list of approved states.

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Position: Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient

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

Benefits at UW Health include:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits to support professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education; or an active coding certification in lieu of a medical coding education.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience (Required).
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center (Preferred).

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) upon hire (Required).
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (Preferred).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is dedicated to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans. We value the unique perspectives and qualities each employee brings to our team.