Medical Coding Specialist II â Surgical IP Professional Coder
Medical Coding Specialist II â Surgical IP Professional Coder
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
This is a fulltime 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 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. Weve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
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We are seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II to:
- Utilize available encoder grouper software and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD10CM 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 twoweek paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical wellbeing.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for worklife balance.
- Tuition benefits eligibility UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required or
- In lieu of a medical coding education an active coding certification Required
- Associates Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
- 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCCspecific roles experience must be specific to HCC) Required
- 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
- 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 PhysicianBased (CCSP) 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
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
