Medical Coding Specialist II – Multi Surgical Specialty, ENT/Plastics

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

📋 Description

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

• Maintain a comprehensive 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, utilizing knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and institutional policies to select suitable codes and modifiers.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent along with medical coding education is required.

• In the absence of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required.

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

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive coding experience is required.

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

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required upon hire.

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) is required upon hire.

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) is required upon hire.

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required upon hire.

• Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) is required upon hire.

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is required upon hire.

• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) is required upon hire.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is required upon hire.

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is required upon hire.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred.

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plans

• Two-week paid parental leave

• Adoption assistance

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts

• Access to excellent resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department

• Tuition benefits eligibility