Job Description
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is 100% remote. Qualified candidates should be able to work 8 hours per day Monday- Friday. 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 . 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 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. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required or In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required Associate
