Medical Coding Specialist II – Surgical IP Professional Coder

UW Health; Middleton (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Coding Specialist II. This remote position allows you to utilize your coding expertise in a supportive environment. You'll work with various coding resources and maintain compliance with national coding guidelines while enjoying flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education required.
• 1 year of progressive coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize encoder software to determine appropriate codes.
• Apply knowledge of coding initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Healthcare

Tools

Encoder Software

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 Listing

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We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II to:

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty-specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education required, or
• An active coding certification required in lieu of a medical coding education.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Associate's Degree in a healthcare-related field.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of progressive coding experience (for HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) required.
• 2 years of progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required upon hire, or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). RHIT and RHIA are 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. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans.