Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist (ICD/CPT)

Gundersen Health System; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote eligible (WI, IA, MN)

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist II to support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. You will review medical record documentation, assign appropriate codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information.

This role directly supports correct billing, reporting, and quality data.

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 equivalents within 12 months.
• 3–4 years hospital coding experience is a plus.
• Experience with EHRs, encoders, outpatient guidelines, CMS observation rules, APC optimization.

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 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Query processes

AHIMA/AAPC guidelines

Education

High School diploma

RHIA/RHIT eligible within 3 months

RHIA or RHIT within 12 months OR CPC/CCA qualifications: CCS/COC/CIC

Tools

EHR systems

Encoders

CMS guidelines

Job description

Gundersen Health System is seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist II to support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. You will review medical record documentation, assign appropriate codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information.

This role directly supports correct billing, reporting, and quality data.