Medical Coding Specialist II - Surgery Coding - Multi Specialty

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

📋 Description

• Leverage the available encoder, grouper software, and various 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.

• Sustain a comprehensive understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents, and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, as well as Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, utilizing knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to choose appropriate codes and modifiers.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• 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, this experience must be related to HCC).

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive coding experience across multiple specialties, with a focus on HCC Risk Adjustment Coding, is preferred.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

• Tuition benefits eligibility