Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient

UW Health; Middleton (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work from approved states while contributing to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. You will play a crucial role in determining and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. An excellent benefits package awaits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition benefits for professional growth. Embrace a flexible work schedule that promotes work-life balance and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of inpatient facility coding experience required.
• Active coding certification is mandatory for eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

clinical documentation

anatomy and physiology knowledge

pharmacology knowledge

pathophysiology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Coding Education

Active coding certification

Tools

Coding guidelines

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. 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

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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 Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.