Medical Coding Specialist II - Surgery Coding - Multi Specialty

Aspirus Health

Medical Coding Specialist II at UW Health utilizing encoder software for diagnosis and treatment coding. Maintaining regulatory compliance and guidelines for accurate medical coding.

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 or
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

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting 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 modifiers applicationregulatory requirements knowledgeinstitutional guidelines applicationprogressive coding experience

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)