Medical Coding Specialist II – Orthopedics Outpatient, Multi Specialty

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

📋 Description

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

• Maintain a thorough 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, ensuring the application of relevant regulatory requirements and institutional policies to select the appropriate codes and modifiers.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• An active coding certification is required in lieu of medical coding education.

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

• A minimum of 1 year of progressive coding experience is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive coding experience across multiple specialties is preferred.

• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) is required upon hire, or

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is required upon hire, or

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

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred, or

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plans

• Two-week paid parental leave

• Adoption assistance

• Flexible schedules