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Medical Coding Specialist II – Inpatient

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Wisconsin

Posted

53 days ago

Salary

$30 - $45 / hour

High School2 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required
2 years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience Required
2 years or more of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and/or Level 1 Trauma Center Preferred
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Benefits

An excellent benefits package, including 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.