Medical Coding Spec II

UW Health • Middleton, WI

8d • Remote

About The Position

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II to:
Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
Maintain an 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, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required or
• In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required
• 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) Required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
• 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain an 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, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

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 that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees