Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

8d • Remote

About The Position

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. This will be discussed during the interview process. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states. Approved Remote Work States Listing Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient to: Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes. Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes; collaborate with CDIS team as part of the clinical documentation validation and physician query workflows. 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. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required.
• 2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years or more of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center Preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Determine and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes.
• Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes; collaborate with CDIS team as part of the clinical documentation validation and physician query workflows.

Benefits

• 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

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