Medical Coding Specialist II – Orthopedics Outpatient, Multi Specialty

Aspirus Health

Medical Coding Specialist II utilizing coding resources for UW Health. Work is flexible and remote with responsibilities in coding specific tasks for multiple specialties.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines. Holds relevant coding certifications and possesses experience in multiple specialties.

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ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingCertified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingEvaluation and Management (E&M) CodingCoding ComplianceNational Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI)Local Coverage Documents (LCD)National Coverage Documents (NCD)Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)Coding Modifiers

Tools & Technologies

Encoder SoftwareGrouper Software

Certifications & Qualifications

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)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare CodingRegulatory ComplianceCoding Guidelines

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 Required
2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties 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
Flexible schedules