Medical Coding Specialist II – Anesthesia/Pain Coder

Aspirus Health

Medical Coding Specialist II coding Anesthesia/Pain Management at UW Health. This is a full-time, remote position requiring coding expertise in medical records.

Posted 6/20/2026full-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 (For HCC-specific 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 Physician-Based (CCS-P) 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS codingEvaluation and Management (E&M) codingcoding resources utilizationcoding compliancecoding guidelines applicationregulatory requirements knowledgecoding experienceHCC Risk adjustment coding

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)