Coding Specialist - Hospital Services

Gundersen Health System • Home Township, MN

4d • $22 • Remote

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a detail‑oriented Coding Specialist II o support accurate outpatient hospital coding and ensure compliance with ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. In this role, you will review medical record documentation, assign appropriate codes, apply modifiers, and use standard query processes to clarify clinical information. Your work directly supports correct billing, reporting, and quality data.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6 months coding experience OR RHIA/RHIT candidate within 3 months of program completion
• Must obtain within 12 months (if applicable): RHIA or RHIT or for CPC/CCA applicants: CCS, COC, or CIC
• Medical Coding, HIT, or HIA program completion desired!

Nice To Haves

• 3–4 years hospital coding experience is a plus!
• Experience with EHRs, encoders, outpatient guidelines, CMS observation rules, APC optimization
• Hospital professional inpatient experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient hospital records and assign correct ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Follow official coding guidelines and ethical standards (AHIMA, AAPC)
• Validate documentation and issue provider queries when needed
• Abstract required data for reporting and compliance
• Participate in coding quality reviews
• Maintain certification and stay updated on coding guidelines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA)
• 401k + employer retirement contribution
• Work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement + professional development
• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees