Medical Coding Specialist II – Multi Surgical Specialty, ENT/Plastics

Aspirus Health

Medical Coding Specialist II working remotely to code for multi-surgical specialties at UW Health. Utilizing coding resources and maintaining compliance with coding standards.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $42 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required
In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required
Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
1 year of progressive coding experience Required
2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required
Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
options for a variety of schedules and shifts
access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
tuition benefits eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CMCPTHCPCSEvaluation and Management (E&M) codingcoding resourcescoding experienceHCC Risk adjustment Codingcoding modifiersNational Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI)Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)

Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)