Medical Coding Specialist II – ENT, Plastics, Derm, Multi Specialty

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Leverage available encoder, grouper software, and other coding tools to identify the correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes, including specialty-specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.

• Maintain proficiency and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents, and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, along with Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, utilizing understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and institutional protocols to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Medical coding education is required or an Associate's Degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 1 year of progressive coding experience is required (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC).

• 2 years of progressive coding experience across multiple specialties, including HCC Risk Adjustment Coding, is preferred.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire is required or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire is required or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire is required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire is required or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire is required or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire is required or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire is required or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire is required or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire is required.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement plans.

• Two-week paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that provide flexibility and promote work-life balance.

• Access to valuable resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department, supporting your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

• Eligibility for tuition benefits - UW Health invests in your professional development by assisting with costs associated with career advancement coursework.

• The chance to earn a referral bonus for recommending friends, former colleagues, or others to apply for open, posted positions.