Remote Medical Coding Specialist ICD-10/CPT Expert

Gundersen Health System; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 26,026 - 37,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Emplify Health, in partnership with Gundersen Health System, is seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist to support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. You will review medical records, assign codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information, supporting accurate billing and quality data.

The role involves reviewing outpatient records, following coding standards, and staying updated on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months coding experience OR RHIA/RHIT candidate within 3 months of program completion.
• Must obtain RHIA/RHIT or CPC/CCA credentials within 12 months (if applicable).
• Medical Coding, HIT, or HIA program completion desired.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient hospital records and assign correct ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Follow official coding guidelines and ethical standards (AHIMA, AAPC).
• Validate documentation and issue provider queries when needed.
• Abstract required data for reporting and compliance.
• Participate in coding quality reviews.
• Maintain certification and stay updated on coding guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS guidelines

ABHIMA/AAPC ethical standards

EHRs

Encoders

Medical coding experience

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CPC/CCA

Code of hospital coding program completion

Tools

EHRs

Encoders

Job description

Emplify Health, in partnership with Gundersen Health System, is seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist to support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. You will review medical records, assign codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information, supporting accurate billing and quality data.

The role involves reviewing outpatient records, following coding standards, and staying updated on