Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee Radiology

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

📋 Description

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Alternatively, 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.

• Preferably, 2 years of progressive coding experience in various specialties, including HCC Risk Adjustment Coding.

• Upon hire, a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification is required or

• Upon hire, a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification is required.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred.

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement plans.

• Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Flexible scheduling options that promote work-life balance.

• Access to valuable resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department, supporting emotional, financial, and physical health.

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